Where the Real News is the Good News

For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.

 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.

Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and[ will call him Immanuel.

So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

All those the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never drive away.

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

Many are the plans in a person’s heart,
    but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.

If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
    and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.

But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.

But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you,

For I am the Lord your God
    who takes hold of your right hand
and says to you, Do not fear;
    I will help you.

Create in me a pure heart, O God,
    and renew a steadfast spirit within me.

If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,

Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.