HE WHO KNOWS THAT HE MUST DO GOOD AND DOES NOT COMMIT SIN!

James 4:17

He therefore who knows how to do good and does not do it, commits sin.

Deuteronomy 6:18

And thou shalt do that which is right and good in the sight of the LORD, that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest go in and possess the good land, which the LORD swore to thy fathers;

1 Peter 3:17

For it is better for you to suffer doing good (if the will of God so wills), than doing evil.

1 Peter 2:20

For what glory will that be, if, in sinning, you are buffeted and suffer? But if, in doing good, you are afflicted, and you suffer it, this is pleasing to God.

1 Peter 2:15

For so it is the will of God, that by doing good you shut the mouth of the ignorance of foolish men;

Galatians 6:9

And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due time we will reap, if we have not fainted.

Romans 7:19

Because I don't do the good I want, but the bad I don't want that I do.

2 Corinthians 8:21

For we are zealous for what is honest, not only before the Lord, but also before men.

Matthew 6:3

But when you give alms, let not your left hand know what your right hand does;

Deuteronomy 12:8

You shall not do according to all that we do here today, every one of whom is good in his own eyes,

2 Peter 2:21

For it would be better for them not to know the way of righteousness, than, knowing it, to turn away from the holy commandment which was given them;

Galatians 4:18

It is good to be zealous, but always good, and not only when I am with you.

Romans 7:15

Because what I do I don't approve of; for what I want that I do not, but what I hate that I do.

2 Chronicles 25:2

And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, but not with a whole heart.

Psalms 118:23

It was the LORD who did this, and it is a wonderful thing in our eyes.

Amos 3:10

Because they do not know how to do what is right, says the LORD, treasuring up violence and destruction in their palaces.

Ephesians 6:8

Knowing that each one will receive from the Lord whatever good he does, whether servant or free.

John 13:7

Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now, but thou shalt know afterwards.

Proverbs 21:2

Every way of a man is right in his eyes, but the LORD searches the hearts.

Ecclesiastes 7:20

Indeed, there is no righteous man on earth who does good and never sins.

Luke 10:42

But only one is needed; Mary chose the good part, which will not be taken away from her.

Luke 12:57

And why do you not also judge for yourselves what is right?

2 Kings 7:9

Then they said to one another: We do not do well; this day is the day of glad tidings, and we are silent; if we wait until the morning light, some evil will befall us; therefore now let us go and declare it to the king's house.

Psalms 38:20

Those who give bad for good are my adversaries, because I follow what is good.

1 Peter 3:13

And who is it that will harm you, if you are zealous for what is good?

1 Peter 3:14

But also if you suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed. And do not be afraid of them, nor be troubled;

Ephesians 6:7

Serving willingly, as to the Lord, and not to men.

2 Thessalonians 3:13

And you, brethren, do not get tired of doing good.

Proverbs 21:3

Doing justice and judging righteously is more acceptable to the LORD than offering sacrifice to Him.

Ezekiel 18:24

But when a righteous man turns away from his righteousness, and commits iniquity, and does after all the abominations that the wicked do, shall he live? All his righteousness which he has done will not be remembered; in his transgression by which he has transgressed, and in his sin by which he has sinned, in them he shall die.

Proverbs 3:27

Do not withhold good from their owners, when it is in your hand to be able to do so.

Romans 2:14

For when Gentiles, who do not have the law, naturally do the things that are of the law, since they do not have the law, they are a law to themselves;

Ecclesiastes 7:15

All this I saw in the days of my vanity; there is a righteous man who perishes in his righteousness, and there is a wicked man who prolongs his days in his iniquity.

Revelation 22:11

He who is unjust, let him be unjust still, and he who is filthy, let him be filthy still; and he that is righteous, let him do justice still; and whoever is holy, let him be sanctified still.

Romans 13:3

Because magistrates are not a terror to good works, but to bad ones. Will you, then, not fear the power? Do good, and you will have praise from her.

Romans 7:21

So I find this law in me: that when I want to do good, evil is with me.

Genesis 4:7

If you do well, will there be no acceptance for you? And if thou dost not do well, sin lies at the door, and its desire shall be unto thee, and thou shalt rule over it.

Luke 12:47

And the servant that knew his lord's will, and prepared not himself, nor did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes;

1 John 3:10

In this are manifest the children of God, and the children of the devil. Whoever does not do righteousness, and does not love his brother, is not of God.

Romans 7:18

For I know that in me, that is, in my flesh, no good dwells: and for the will is in me, but I cannot do good.

1 Thessalonians 5:21

Examine everything. Hold the good;

Matthew 6:1

Take heed that you do your alms before men, that ye may be seen of them: otherwise ye shall have no reward with your Father which is in heaven.

Ephesians 6:1

YOU children, be obedient to your parents in the Lord, for this is right.

Exodus 18:17

But Moses' father-in-law said to him, What you do is not good.

Romans 2:7

Namely, eternal life to those who, with perseverance in doing good, seek glory and honor and incorruption;

Luke 10:40

Martha, however, was busy with many services, and coming to her, she said: Lord, don't you care that my sister lets me serve alone? She tells him to help me.

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ARE YOU DOING GOD'S WILL? YEA? BE SURE JESUS IS WITH YOU!

 JESUS ​​IS WITH YOU UNTIL THE END OF THE CENTURIES AND FOR ALL ETERNITY...

MATTHEW 28:19. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit;

20. teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.

God is present! Nothing gives us more security than knowing that God is with us. When we have this notion, everything becomes easier, because we know that we are not alone.

God is always with us, with open arms to welcome us, but the problem is that many times we are not with Him. We often turn away from God, turn our backs and don't know why things in our life are not going well.

But if God is with me, why do bad things happen?

The fact that God is with us does not mean that we will never have afflictions. Sometimes we will experience difficulties, but that does not mean that God has abandoned us. In the midst of challenges and afflictions, God is present and helps us to endure. When we persevere through bad times, we gain maturity and grow in our spiritual life.

God is with you: what the bible says:

Was it not I who ordered you? Be strong and brave! Do not be terrified or discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9

So fear not, for I am with you;

do not be afraid, for I am your God.

I will strengthen you and help you;

I will hold it

with my victorious right hand. Isaiah 41:10

teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And I will be with you always, until the end of time."

Matthew 28:20

Keep yourself free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God himself said:

"I will never leave you,

I will never forsake you." Hebrews 13:5

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave them, he will never forsake them."

Deuteronomy 31:6

For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ. Jesus our Lord.

Romans 8:38-39

Do you not know that you are God's temple and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? 1 Corinthians 3:16

Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and dine with him, and he with me.

Revelation 3:20

I will make you

a fortified bronze wall

before this people;

will fight you,

but they won't win,

because I'm with you

to rescue him and save him",

declares the Lord.

Jeremiah 15:20

that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; and I pray that, being rooted and grounded in love,

Ephesians 3:17

No one will be able to resist you every day of your life. As I was with Moses, so will I be with you; I will never leave you, I will never forsake you. "Be strong and courageous, for you will lead this people to inherit the land that I swore to their ancestors. Joshua 1:5-6

Then the Angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon and said to him, "The Lord is with you, mighty warrior."

Judges 6:12

With you I can move forward

against a troop;

with my God

I can cross walls.

2 Samuel 22:30

The Lord be with his spirit. Grace be with you.

2 Timothy 4:22

do not cast me out of your presence

nor take your Holy Spirit from me.

Psalms 51:11

Then Moses said to him, "If you do not go with us, do not send us. How will it be known that I and your people can count on your favor if you do not accompany us? What else can distinguish me and your people from all others? other peoples on the face of the earth?" Exodus 33:15-16

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Romans 12:2 🙏 2 Do not conform yourselves to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may be able to experience and prove the good, acceptable, and perfect will of God.

 How to Understand God's Will? What is God's Will?

God's will is his will in relation to all things. Through His will He decrees and permits every action that takes place in the existence of the universe. God is sovereign and nothing can escape his will. This means that nothing happens outside of God's will. If any activity could take place beyond God's will, then God would not be God, for there would be something over which He would not have dominion.

So if God's will extends over all things, it is understandable that many people are concerned about how to understand God's will. This is indeed a valid and important concern. But first it is necessary to consider what the will of God really is and what that will has to do with us.

What does the Bible say about God's will?

The Bible talks a lot about the will of God, so as to make it clear that this will is the ultimate cause of everything that happens. In Scripture we read that all things were created by the will of God (Revelation 4:11).

Furthermore, the continued existence of everything that exists is due to God's own will. The apostle Paul writes that God “works all things according to the purpose of his will” (Ephesians 1:11). Notice that the apostle uses the present participle to teach that God's operation in the universe according to his will is an ongoing activity.

Everything that happens, both on a general level and on a personal level, is subject to the will of God. On a general level, the history of humanity progresses and develops according to the will of God. God is the one who has dominion over the kingdoms of men (Daniel 4:32). He is the one who “changes times and hours; He removes kings and sets up kings; and He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the intelligent” (Daniel 2:21).

On a personal level, all events in our lives occur according to God's will, so we should never think that we have any absolute control over what we can and cannot do. So the best thing is to say, “If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that” (James 4:13-15).

The Different Aspects of God's Will

A very important distinction about the will of God is that which distinguishes His secret will from His revealed will. Many biblical texts talk about these two aspects of God's will, but there is one in particular that punctuates this issue in a very objective way.

In the book of Deuteronomy we read, “The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the revealed things belong to us and to our children forever, that we may follow all the words of this Law” (Deuteronomy 29:29). Notice that in this text Moses speaks of “hidden things” and “revealed things”.

The Secret and Decretive Will of God

The "covert things" that the text of Deuteronomy speaks of are the secret will of God which includes the details of how He governs the universe, and which obviously also encompasses future events. So the secret will of God concerns his hidden decrees. That's why it is also called "decretive will".

Therefore, when God decrees something, in fact what He decreed happens. This is unavoidable, for if God's decreeing will could be prevented, He would not be God (Job 42:2).

We usually only know about God's secret will after the events He has decreed have taken place in time. So it's no use trying to “discover” God's will in this regard, because that would be a futile search. The biblical text says that “the secret things belong to the Lord”, that is, they are none of our business.

But unusually God resolved to reveal to us, by His Word, some of His secret decrees. Here it is worth emphasizing that it is not man who has discovered part of God's secret will, but God is the one who has freely decided to remove the veil and make some of His secret decrees known to man. As an example of this, we can cite biblical prophecies about future events.

It is also important to understand that God accomplishes His decretive will both causally and through the free action of His creatures—although this does not negate human responsibility in the process.

There is a Bible verse that clearly shows this truth: “Him was handed over to you by the determined counsel and foreknowledge of God, whom you took and crucified and killed by the hands of the unjust” (Acts 2:23). Note that the biblical text says in the same sentence that Christ's suffering took place by the decretive will of God, and that those who crucified and killed him were responsible for the injustice they did (cf. Acts 4:27,28).

The Decretive Will of God and the Existence of Evil

Here it is clear that God's decretive will often includes the sinful acts of His creatures as well. However, it must always be kept in mind that this never goes so far as to make God the author of sin and make Him one who delights in wickedness.

We really can't fully explain how this could be possible. But in the Lord's mind – which is infinitely greater than ours – this makes perfect sense. For now, most scholars hold that God's will regarding sin is permissive rather than causative. In other words, God allows sin, but He does not effect sin. Furthermore, even though God's will permits sin, it does not mean that He takes pleasure in sin.

Therefore, in His decretive will God can use even bad things to fulfill His good purpose. The story of Joseph of Egypt is a clear example of this, in which it was part of God's secret will to turn the evil done by Joseph's brothers against him for good (Genesis 50:20).

In that same vein, it is often God's will for believers to suffer (1 Peter 3:17). But at the same time, we know that all things work together for good to those who love God and are called according to his decree (Romans 8:28). So in God's decrees, even suffering is useful to perfect the character and mature the faith of the redeemed.

The revealed and preceptive will of God

The text of Deuteronomy also says that there are things that have been revealed by God. These things “belong to us and to our children forever, that we may follow all the words of this Law.” So God's revealed will generally contains His precepts for His creatures. That is why most of the time it is also identified as the “preceptive will”.

The preceptive will of God is the rule of life which the Lord has ordained for his creatures; it is what God wants us to do; they are the commandments He wants us to obey. Unlike God's decretive will, which is irresistible – that is, it is always fulfilled –, God's preceptive will can be resisted – that is, it is frequently disobeyed.

How can we understand God's will?

We have seen that we can speak of the will of God in different aspects. But many people overlook this when they ask how to know God's will. It is common for people to want to "discover" God's will for future events in order to determine what decision to make in the present.

First of all, there is no such thing as "discovering God's will." Man does not discover anything about God. He only receives what God himself has decided to reveal about himself. So the correct thing is to speak of “understanding the will of God”.

Consequently, secondly, it is useless to want to speculate on the secret will of God, for no one has the authority to reveal it but God himself. Since information about future events is part of His secret and decree-making will - and most of these decrees are actually hidden from us - we should seriously be suspicious of anyone who claims to have a new revelation of God's will, whether for our lives in particular, whether for the direction of the Church or the world. Everything that God actually wanted us to know about his decretive will is revealed in the Bible.

Therefore, third, the only reliable source of revelation of God's will is Scripture. It is the will of God revealed in the Bible that we must seek to understand and obey. If on the one hand the Bible reveals only part of God's decretive will, on the other hand it fully reveals what His preceptive will is.

Therefore, the Bible contains everything we need to know about what God wants us to do. But that doesn't mean we can find in Scripture a list of "can's" and "can'ts" about every everyday situation in our lives. In fact, it clearly and objectively brings a series of general principles that, through the enlightenment of the Holy Spirit, we can apply to our lives - whether in the decision about a marriage, a new job, a move to another city, etc.

Living and Understanding God's Will

We must dedicate ourselves to obeying God's will expressed in His commandments, as we trust that His secret will for us will be carried out in accordance with His holy, wise, loving, and righteous nature. God's will will never be contrary to his nature.

When we find ourselves in the midst of a painful and difficult situation, we must know that nothing is apart from God's will. As Louis Berkhof says, “God has his reasons for willing as he wills, reasons which induce him to choose one end over another; and a series of means to an end, in preference to other means” (Systematic Theology).

Furthermore, the Bible says that we should trust the Lord with all our heart, for He wants to guide our ways (Proverbs 3:5,6). While we trust that He is best dealing with the things that are hidden from us, we should delight in His preceptive will which is revealed in Scripture, and meditate on it day and night. In so doing we will be blessed and separated from the wicked (Psalm 1:1-4). The apostle Paul sums up what this will of God is for us by saying, “This is the will of God, your sanctification” (1 Thessalonians 4:3).

Finally, if you want to know what God's will is about who to marry, what job to take, what city to live in, submit your choices to God's preceptive will revealed in the Bible. Then you will be able to make a decision that does not disobey the Lord's commandments. And if there is more than one option that is not contrary to the moral and spiritual principles of the Word of God, then you are free to choose whichever suits you best.

When we seek to know what God's will is, we do not walk blindly, for His Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our paths (Psalm 119:105).

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 NOT WITH THINGS SACRIFIED TO IDOLS

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1 Corinthians 8:1-13

NOW, concerning things sacrificed to idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Science swells, but love builds up. And if anyone thinks he knows something, he still doesn't know how he ought to know. But if anyone loves God, he is known to him.read more.

1 Corinthians 10:14-33

Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry. I speak as people of understanding, judge for yourselves what I say. Is not the cup of blessing, which we bless, the communion of the blood of Christ? Is not the bread that we break the communion of the body of Christ? read more.

Acts 15:20

Verse Concepts

But write to them to abstain from defilements from idols, from fornication, from what is suffocated and from blood.

Acts 15:29

Verse Concepts

That you abstain from things sacrificed to idols, and from blood, and from meat strangled, and from fornication, from which things you do well if you keep yourselves. Well go.

Acts 21:25

Verse Concepts

But as for those who believe of the Gentiles, we have already written, and found it good that they should observe none of these things; but that they only guard themselves from what is sacrificed to idols, and from blood, and from what is strangled, and from fornication.

Ezekiel 23:37

Verse Concepts

For they have committed adultery, and blood is on their hands; they committed adultery with their idols, and even their children, which they begat from me, they caused to pass through fire to consume them.

Ezekiel 23:39

Verse Concepts

For when they had sacrificed their children to their idols, they came to my sanctuary on the same day to desecrate it; and, behold, they did so in the midst of my house.

Exodus 34:15

Verse Concepts

that thou shalt not make a covenant with the inhabitants of the earth, and that they prostitute themselves after their gods, nor sacrifice to their gods, and thou, their guest, eat of their sacrifices,

Numbers 25:2

Verse Concepts

These invited the people to the sacrifices of their gods; and the people ate and bowed down to their gods.

Exodus 32:6

Verse Concepts

And the next day they rose early, and offered burnt offerings, and brought peace offerings; and the people sat down to eat and drink; then they got up to play.

1 Corinthians 10:7

Verse Concepts

Be not ye therefore idolaters, as some of them were, as it is written: The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play.

Revelation 2:14

Verse Concepts

But I have a few things against thee: for thou hast there that follow the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balak to cast stumbling blocks before the children of Israel, that they might eat of the sacrifices of idolatry, and commit fornication.

Revelation 2:20

Verse Concepts

But I have this against you, that you tolerate Jezebel, a woman who calls herself a prophetess, teaching to deceive my servants, so that they commit sexual immorality and eat the sacrifices of idolatry.

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DO YOU RECOGNIZE YOURSELF AS A SON OF THE ETERNAL CREATOR?

 12 characteristics of the true child of God!

Making a reading of the first epistle of John, we can quickly conclude some characteristics of the true son of God presented. It is our hope that the believer will grow in his assurance of salvation, and that the unconverted will come to the recognition that they have yet to know Christ.

Proof 1: We know we are Christians because we walk in the light (1 John 1:4–7). Our way of life is gradually conforming to what God has revealed to us about his nature and will;

Proof 2: We know we are Christians because our lives are marked by sensitivity to sin, repentance, and confession (1 John 1:8–10);

Proof 3: We know we are Christians because we keep God's commandments (1 John 2:3–4). We desire to know God's will, we strive to obey it, and we grieve when we are disobedient;

Proof 4: We know we are Christians because we walk as Christ walked (1 John 2:5–6). We desire to imitate Christ and grow in conformity with him;

Proof 5: We know we are Christians because we love other Christians, desire fellowship with them, and seek to serve them in deed and in truth (1 John 2:7–11);

Proof 6: We know we are Christians because we have increasing disdain for the world, we reject everything that contradicts and opposes God's nature and will (1 John 2:15–17);

Proof 7: We know we are Christians because we continue in the historical doctrines and practices of the Christian faith, staying within fellowship with others who do the same (1 John 2:18–19);

Proof 8: We know we are Christians because we profess that Christ is God and hold him in the highest esteem (1 John 2:22–24; 4:1–3, 13–15);

Proof 9: We know we are Christians because our lives are marked by the yearning and practical pursuit of personal holiness (1 John 3:1–3);

Proof 10: We know we are Christians because we do what is right (1 John 2:28–29; 3:4–10). We do the things that conform to the standard of God's righteousness;

Proof 11: We know we are Christians because we have overcome the world (1 John 4:4–6; 5:4–5). Although we are often pressed and tired, we go forward by faith. We continue

following Christ and not turning back;

Proof 12: We know we are Christians because we believe what God reveals about his Son, Jesus Christ. We have eternal life in him alone (1 John 5:9–12).

If we have these qualities, and admit that they are increasing in us, we have evidence that we know God and bear the fruit of a child of God. But if such qualities are absent in our lives, we should be greatly concerned for our souls. We must be diligent to seek God concerning our salvation. We have to examine ourselves again to see if we are in the faith. We must be diligent and make our calling and election sure.

By: _Paul Washer - Ministério Fiel PAGE: PERSEVERANÇA DOS SANTOS

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CONFESS JESUS ​​AS YOUR ONLY & SUFFICIENT SAVIOR!

 MAKE THAT CHOICE IN THE TIME THAT IS CALLED TODAY!

Fight the good fight of faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.

1 Timothy 6:12

How to accept Jesus as Savior?

“If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved” - Romans 10:9. So, to accept Jesus as Savior, you must believe and confess. You can accept Jesus right now, anywhere.

Believe

“Without faith it is impossible to please God, for anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” - Hebrews 11:6

Believing means accepting as true that God exists and that He sent Jesus to save you (John 3:16). The Bible says that we all sin and that sin always has its punishment (death and being separated from God). We cannot “make up for” our sins by doing good things. A person can always obey the law, but if he commits a single crime he will have to serve the punishment and have a criminal record for the rest of his life.

God does not want to be separated from us. Therefore, Jesus came to take the punishment for all our sins. Thus, we can have our “criminal record” erased and return to a personal relationship with God – forever (Romans 6:23). Just accept that Jesus paid the price for your sins and want to be friends with God.

See here: what is faith?

To confess

“If anyone publicly confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.” - 1 John 4:5

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” - 1 John 1:9

Confessing is declaring with your mouth that you have rejected sin and that Jesus is now Lord of your life. This is a very important act because it confirms that you really believe.

When you confess that Jesus is your Savior, you are telling God and the world that you no longer want to live in sin, far from God. Now Jesus is your friend and your goal in life is to please God. With Jesus' help, you will strive to turn from sin and live righteously. Try to say it in your own words.

See also: What does God say about sin?

a life with Jesus

"Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." - Acts of the Apostles 2:38

Accepting Jesus as your Savior is a lifelong commitment! But don't be scared, you're not alone. When you accept Jesus as your Savior, you receive the Holy Spirit of God in your heart. He will guide and help you throughout your life, even when you don't feel it (John 14:16-17). God will never abandon you!

To prove to the world that you have accepted Jesus, you must be baptized. That way, everyone will know that you have a serious commitment to Jesus. Pray (talk to God) and read the Bible to learn more about Him. It is also important to look for a church (Hebrews 10:25). With the support of other believers, you will be able to grow and have more strength to overcome difficulties in your relationship with God.

Find out here: how to study the Bible? and how to pray?

Welcome to the family of God! - Galatians 3:26

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 JESUS ​​GAVE ME AUTHORITY!

Luke 9:1-6

1 And summoning his twelve disciples, he gave them power and power

over all demons to cure diseases.

2 And he sent them out to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.

3 And he said to them, Take nothing with you for the way, neither staffs, nor bag, nor bread, nor money; nor have two tunics.

4 And whatever house you enter, stay there, and from there you will come out.

5 And if they do not receive you in any city, when you go out, shake the dust off your feet as a witness against them.

6 And when they went out, they went through all the villages, preaching the gospel, and healing everywhere.

Luke 10:1-42

1 And after this the Lord appointed seventy others, and sent them two by two ahead of his face to all the cities and places where he was to go.

2 And he said to them, Great indeed is the harvest, but the workers are few; beg therefore the Lord of the harvest to send workers into his harvest.

3 Go; behold, I send you out as lambs in the midst of wolves.

4 Do not carry a purse or a bag or a sandal; and greet no one on the way.

5 And into whatever house you enter, say first: Peace be to this house.

6 And if there is a son of peace there, your peace will rest on him; and if not, he will return to you.

7 And stay in the same house, eating and drinking what they have, for the worker is worthy of his wages. Do not go from house to house.

8 And whatever city you enter, and they welcome you, eat whatever is offered to you.

9 And heal the sick that are therein, and say to them, The kingdom of God has come near to you.

10 But whatever city you enter and they do not welcome you, go out into its streets, say:

11 Even the dust that clings to us from your city, we wipe off you. But know this, that the kingdom of God has come near to you.

12 And I say to you that there will be more tolerance in that day for Sodom than for that city.

13 Woe to you, Chorazin, woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the wonders that were done for you had been done in Tire and in Sidon, long ago, when you sat in sackcloth and ashes, you would have repented.

14 Therefore for Tire and Sidon it will be less severe in the judgment than for you.

15 And you, Capernaum, who are lifted up to heaven, you will be brought down to hell.

16 Whoever listens to you listens to me; and whoever rejects you rejects me; and whoever rejects me rejects him who sent me.

17 And the seventy returned with joy, saying, Lord, even the demons are subject to us through thy name.

18 And he said to them, I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.

19 Behold, I give you power to tread on serpents and scorpions and all the power of the enemy, and nothing will hurt you.

20 But do not rejoice because the spirits are subject to you; rejoice rather that your names are written in heaven.

21 At that same hour Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit, and said, I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding, and revealed them to little children; so it is, O Father, for so it has pleased you.

22 Everything was delivered by my Father; and no one knows who the Son is but the Father, nor who the Father is except the Son, and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.

23 And turning to the disciples, he said to them privately: Blessed are the eyes that see what you see.

24 For I say to you that many prophets and kings desired to see what you see, and did not see it; and hear what you hear, and they did not hear.

25 And behold, a certain doctor of the law arose, testing him, and saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?

26 And he said to him, What is written in the law? How do you read?

27 And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind, and thy neighbor as thyself.

28 And he said unto him, Thou hast answered well; do this, and thou shalt live.

29 But he, wanting to justify himself, said to Jesus, And who is my neighbor?

30 And Jesus answering said, A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who stripped him, and beating him, departed, leaving him half dead.

31 And occasionally a certain priest went down the same way; and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.

32 And in like manner also a Levite came to that place, and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.

33 But a Samaritan, who was traveling, came to him, and when he saw him, he was moved with compassion;

34 And approaching, he bandaged his wounds, pouring oil and wine on them; and putting him on his beast, he took him to an inn, and took care of him;

35 And departing the other day, he took out two pieces of money, and gave them to the innkeeper, and said to him, Take care of him; and whatever else you spend, I will pay you when I return.

36 Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to him who fell among robbers?

37 And he said, The one who showed him mercy. Then said Jesus, Go, and do likewise.

38 And it came to pass, as they were on their way, that Jesus entered a village; and a woman named Martha received him into her house;

39 And this one had a sister named Mary, who also sat at Jesus' feet and listened to her word.

40 Martha, however, was distracted in many services; and approaching, she said: Sir, do you not care that my sister lets me serve alone? Tell him to help me.

41 And Jesus answering, said to her, Martha, Martha, you are anxious and weary about many things, but one is needed;

42 And Mary chose the good part, which will not be taken away from her.

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