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INFINITELY PRECIOUS

 

Born anew into an inheritance which is beyond the

reach of change and decay, imperishable, unsullied

and unfading, reserved in heaven for you,

Who are being guarded by God’s power through your

faith till you fully inherit that final salvation that is

ready to be revealed for you in the last time.

You should be exceedingly glad on this account, though

now for a little while you may be distressed by trials and

suffer temptations,

So that the genuineness of your faith may be tested,

your faith which is infinitely more precious than the

perishable gold which is tested and purified by fire.

This proving of your faith is intended to redound … Continue Reading

Fruits

For he who sows to his own flesh

( lower nature, sensuality) will

from the flesh reap decay and

destruction, but he who sows

to the Spirit will from the Spirit

reap eternal life.

And let us not lose heart and

grow weary in acting nobly,

doing right, for in due time

and the appointed season

we shall reap, if we do not

loosen our resolve.

So then, as occasion and

opportunity open up to us,

let us do good to all people

( not only being useful to them,

but also doing what is for their

spiritual good and advantage).

Be mindful to be a blessing,

especially to those of the household

of faith ( those who belong to God’s

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