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But those who obey God’s word truly show how completely they love him. That is how we know we are living in him.

Then, calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross, and follow me.

Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I could gain Christ

Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations,?^*? baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.

⁵ Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own  understanding. ⁶ Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.

You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless.

But you, dear friends, must build each other up in your most holy faith, pray in the power of the Holy Spirit,?^*? ²¹ and await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, who will bring you eternal life. In this way, you will keep yourselves safe in God’s love.