He has made it clear to you, mortal man, what is good and what the LORD is requiring from you to act with justice, to treasure the LORD's gracious love, and to walk humbly in the company of your God.

"Now Israel, what does the LORD your God desire from you? Only this: fear him, walk in all his ways, love him, serve him with all your heart and in all your life,

Indeed, I've made myself known to him in order that he may encourage his sons and his household that is born after him to keep the way of the LORD, and to do what is right and just, so that the LORD may bring about for Abraham what he has promised."

Samuel said, "Does the LORD delight as much in burnt offerings and sacrifices as in obeying the LORD? Surely, to obey is better than sacrifice, to pay attention is better than the fat of rams.

"For this is what the high and lofty One says, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: "He lives in the height and in holiness, and also with the one who is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite.

All these things my hand has made, and so all these things came into being," declares the LORD. "But this is the one to whom I will look favorably: to the one who is humble and contrite in spirit, and who trembles at my message.

This is what the LORD says: "Uphold justice and righteousness. Deliver from their oppressor those who have been robbed. Don't mistreat or do violence to the alien, the orphan, or the widow, or shed the blood of innocent people in this place.

For it is love that I seek, and not sacrifice; knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.

After he fathered Methuselah, Enoch communed with God for 300 years and fathered other sons and daughters.

causing me to oppose them and take them to the land of their enemies so that the uncircumcised foreskin of their hearts can be humbled and so that they accept the punishment of their iniquity

Now as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you. I'll also instruct you in the way that is good and right.

Nevertheless, a few men from Asher, Manasseh, and Zebulun humbled themselves and traveled to Jerusalem.

But Hezekiah humbled himself while he was arrogant in heart, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem joined him in this. As a result, the LORD's wrath did not come upon them during Hezekiah's lifetime.

His prayer, how God was moved by him, all of his sin and unfaithfulness, and a record of the sites where he constructed high places, erected Asherim and carved images before he humbled himself are written in the Acts of the Seers.

except that he never humbled himself to the LORD like his father Manasseh had done. In fact, Amon multiplied his own guilt

"Because your heart was sensitive, and you humbled yourself before God when you heard what he had to say about this place and its inhabitants indeed, because you humbled yourself before me, tore your clothes, and cried out to me, I have heard you," declares the LORD.

"You also came down to Mount Sinai, spoke with them from heaven, and gave them impartial regulations, true laws, statutes, and good commands.

Every day he is generous, lending freely, and his descendants are blessed.

As for me, how good for me it is that God is near! I have made the Lord GOD my refuge so I can tell about all your deeds. An instruction of Asaph

A light shines in the darkness for the upright, for the one who is gracious, compassionate, and just.

He gives generously to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn is exalted in honor.

To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

Let the conclusion of all of these thoughts be heard: Fear God and obey his commandments, for this is what it means to be human.

"Wash yourselves, and make yourselves clean; remove your evil behavior from my presence; stop practicing what is evil.

"Also the righteous are perishing, but no one takes it to heart; devout people are taken away, while no one understands that the righteous person is taken away from calamity.

Isn't this the fast that I have been choosing: to loose the bonds of injustice, and to untie the cords of the yoke, and to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke?

This is what the LORD of the Heavenly Armies, the God of Israel, says:

It is good to hope and wait patiently for the LORD's salvation.

Then you will remember, be ashamed, and you won't open your mouth anymore due to humiliation when I will have made atonement for you for everything that you've done,' declares the Lord GOD."

In conclusion, I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise, exalt, and give glory to the King of heaven: For everything he does is true, his ways are just, and he is able to humble those who walk in pride."

So you, return to your God; guard grace and justice, and look to your God always.

"But let justice roll on like many waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing river.

seek the LORD, all you humble people of the land, who do what he commands. Seek righteousness! Seek humility! Maybe you will be protected in the Day of the LORD's anger."

Produce fruit that is consistent with repentance!

"How blessed are those who are destitute in spirit, because the kingdom from heaven belongs to them!

"How blessed are those who are merciful, because it is they who will receive mercy!

Then his master sent for him and told him, "You evil servant! I canceled that entire debt for you because you begged me.

and you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.'

Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful."

But there's only one thing you need. Mary has chosen what is better, and it is not to be taken away from her."

"How terrible it will be for you Pharisees! You give a tenth of your mint, spices, and every kind of herb, but you neglect justice and the love of God. These are the things you should have practiced, without neglecting the others.

"But the tax collector stood at a distance and would not even look up to heaven. Instead, he continued to beat his chest and said, "O God, be merciful to me, the sinner that I am!'

Now if I practice what I don't want to do, I am admitting that the Law is good.

On the contrary, who are you mere man that you are to talk back to God? Can an object that was molded say to the one who molded it, "Why did you make me like this?"

Brothers, my heart's desire and prayer to God about the Jews is that they would be saved.

Wife, you might be able to save your husband. Husband, you might be able to save your wife.

And be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another just as God has forgiven you in the Messiah.

Therefore, as God's chosen ones, holy and loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.

May our Lord Jesus, the Messiah himself, and may God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal comfort and good hope,

For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people.

Do you want proof, you foolish person, that faith without actions is worthless?

But he gives all the more grace. And so he says, "God opposes the arrogant but gives grace to the humble."

Finally, all of you must live in harmony, be sympathetic, love as brothers, and be compassionate and humble.

In a similar way, you young people must submit to the elders. All of you must clothe yourselves with humility for the sake of each other, because: "God opposes the arrogant, but gives grace to the humble."

For this very reason, you must make every effort to supplement your faith with moral character, your moral character with knowledge,

But when he was in trouble, he sought the face of the LORD his God, humbled himself magnificently before the God of his ancestors,

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O man

On the contrary, who are you mere man that you are to talk back to God? Can an object that was molded say to the one who molded it, "Why did you make me like this?"
Wife, you might be able to save your husband. Husband, you might be able to save your wife.
Do you want proof, you foolish person, that faith without actions is worthless?

What is

Now as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you. I'll also instruct you in the way that is good and right.
"You also came down to Mount Sinai, spoke with them from heaven, and gave them impartial regulations, true laws, statutes, and good commands.
As for me, how good for me it is that God is near! I have made the Lord GOD my refuge so I can tell about all your deeds. An instruction of Asaph
It is good to hope and wait patiently for the LORD's salvation.
But there's only one thing you need. Mary has chosen what is better, and it is not to be taken away from her."
Now if I practice what I don't want to do, I am admitting that the Law is good.
May our Lord Jesus, the Messiah himself, and may God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal comfort and good hope,

And what

"Now Israel, what does the LORD your God desire from you? Only this: fear him, walk in all his ways, love him, serve him with all your heart and in all your life,

To do

Indeed, I've made myself known to him in order that he may encourage his sons and his household that is born after him to keep the way of the LORD, and to do what is right and just, so that the LORD may bring about for Abraham what he has promised."
Samuel said, "Does the LORD delight as much in burnt offerings and sacrifices as in obeying the LORD? Surely, to obey is better than sacrifice, to pay attention is better than the fat of rams.
To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
Let the conclusion of all of these thoughts be heard: Fear God and obey his commandments, for this is what it means to be human.
"Wash yourselves, and make yourselves clean; remove your evil behavior from my presence; stop practicing what is evil.
Isn't this the fast that I have been choosing: to loose the bonds of injustice, and to untie the cords of the yoke, and to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke?
This is what the LORD of the Heavenly Armies, the God of Israel, says:
For it is love that I seek, and not sacrifice; knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
So you, return to your God; guard grace and justice, and look to your God always.
"But let justice roll on like many waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing river.
seek the LORD, all you humble people of the land, who do what he commands. Seek righteousness! Seek humility! Maybe you will be protected in the Day of the LORD's anger."
Produce fruit that is consistent with repentance!
and you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.'
"How terrible it will be for you Pharisees! You give a tenth of your mint, spices, and every kind of herb, but you neglect justice and the love of God. These are the things you should have practiced, without neglecting the others.
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people.
For this very reason, you must make every effort to supplement your faith with moral character, your moral character with knowledge,

Love

Every day he is generous, lending freely, and his descendants are blessed.
A light shines in the darkness for the upright, for the one who is gracious, compassionate, and just.
"Also the righteous are perishing, but no one takes it to heart; devout people are taken away, while no one understands that the righteous person is taken away from calamity.
"How blessed are those who are merciful, because it is they who will receive mercy!
Then his master sent for him and told him, "You evil servant! I canceled that entire debt for you because you begged me.
Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful."
And be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another just as God has forgiven you in the Messiah.
Therefore, as God's chosen ones, holy and loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.
Finally, all of you must live in harmony, be sympathetic, love as brothers, and be compassionate and humble.

Walk humbly

After he fathered Methuselah, Enoch communed with God for 300 years and fathered other sons and daughters.
causing me to oppose them and take them to the land of their enemies so that the uncircumcised foreskin of their hearts can be humbled and so that they accept the punishment of their iniquity
Nevertheless, a few men from Asher, Manasseh, and Zebulun humbled themselves and traveled to Jerusalem.
But Hezekiah humbled himself while he was arrogant in heart, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem joined him in this. As a result, the LORD's wrath did not come upon them during Hezekiah's lifetime.
But when he was in trouble, he sought the face of the LORD his God, humbled himself magnificently before the God of his ancestors,
"Because your heart was sensitive, and you humbled yourself before God when you heard what he had to say about this place and its inhabitants indeed, because you humbled yourself before me, tore your clothes, and cried out to me, I have heard you," declares the LORD.
"For this is what the high and lofty One says, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: "He lives in the height and in holiness, and also with the one who is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite.
All these things my hand has made, and so all these things came into being," declares the LORD. "But this is the one to whom I will look favorably: to the one who is humble and contrite in spirit, and who trembles at my message.
Then you will remember, be ashamed, and you won't open your mouth anymore due to humiliation when I will have made atonement for you for everything that you've done,' declares the Lord GOD."
In conclusion, I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise, exalt, and give glory to the King of heaven: For everything he does is true, his ways are just, and he is able to humble those who walk in pride."
"How blessed are those who are destitute in spirit, because the kingdom from heaven belongs to them!
"But the tax collector stood at a distance and would not even look up to heaven. Instead, he continued to beat his chest and said, "O God, be merciful to me, the sinner that I am!'
Brothers, my heart's desire and prayer to God about the Jews is that they would be saved.
But he gives all the more grace. And so he says, "God opposes the arrogant but gives grace to the humble."
In a similar way, you young people must submit to the elders. All of you must clothe yourselves with humility for the sake of each other, because: "God opposes the arrogant, but gives grace to the humble."

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After he fathered Methuselah, Enoch communed with God for 300 years and fathered other sons and daughters.
Listen to his voice and carry out his commands and statutes that I'm giving you today."
I will no longer accept a sacrificial bull from your household; nor goats from your pens.
To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

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