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I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.

3 John 1:4 (New International Version)

Nothing could make me happier than getting reports that my children continue diligently in the way of Truth!

3 John 1:4 (The Message)

I could have no greater joy than to hear that my children are following the truth.

3 John 1:4 (New Living Translation)

Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world.

James 4:8 (New Living Translation)

Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

James 4:8 (New International Version)

Say a quiet yes to God and he’ll be there in no time. Quit dabbling in sin. Purify your inner life. Quit playing the field. Hit bottom, and cry your eyes out.

James 4:8 (The Message)

What does it mean to be a friend of God? It means you live with the belief that his promises are true. If you do so, you will know God personally.

Dear friend, if bad companions tempt you,
don’t go along with them.

Proverbs 1:10 (The Message)

My son, if sinners entice you,
do not give in to them.

Proverbs 1:10 (New International Version)

My child, if sinners entice you,
turn your back on them!

Proverbs 1:10 (New Living Translation)

I mean that I want us to help each other with the faith we have. Your faith will help me, and my faith will help you.

Romans 1:12 (New Century Version)

When we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours.

Romans 1:12 (New Living Translation)

I so want to be there to deliver God’s gift in person and watch you grow stronger right before my eyes! But don’t think I’m not expecting to get something out of this, too! You have as much to give me as I do to you.

Romans 1:12 (The Message)

Come, let us worship and bow down.
Let us kneel before the Lord our maker,
for he is our God.
We are the people he watches over,
the flock under his care.

Psalm 95:6-7 (New Living Translation)

Oh come, let us worship and bow down;
Let us kneel before the LORD our Maker.
For He is our God,
And we are the people of His pasture,
And the sheep of His hand.

Today, if you will hear His voice:

Psalm 95:6-7 (New King James Version)

So come, let us worship: bow before him,
on your knees before God, who made us!
Oh yes, he’s our God,
and we’re the people he pastures, the flock he feeds.

Psalm 95:6-7 (The Message)

Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.

James 1:2-4 (New Living Translation)

Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

James 1:2-4 (New International Version)

Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides. You know that under pressure, your faith-life is forced into the open and shows its true colors. So don’t try to get out of anything prematurely. Let it do its work so you become mature and well-developed, not deficient in any way.

James 1:2-4 (The Message)

Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.

Romans 12:10 (New Living Translation)

Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.

Romans 12:10 (New International Version)

Be good friends who love deeply; practice playing second fiddle.