Indifference

Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

“I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were cold or hot. — read the full passage →

“But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces, who call to their companions — read the full passage →

But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.

It will happen at that time, that I will search Jerusalem with lamps, and I will punish the men who are settled on their dregs, who say in their heart, “Yahweh will not do good, neither will he do evil.”

As many as I love, I reprove and chasten. Be zealous therefore, and repent.

Because iniquity will be multiplied, the love of many will grow cold.

The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Beroea. When they arrived, they went into the Jewish synagogue. — read the full passage →

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I that live, but Christ living in me. That life which I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself up for me.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith,

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

“To the angel of the assembly in Laodicea write: “The Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Head of God’s creation, says these things: — read the full passage →

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

Cursed is he who does the work of Yahweh negligently; and cursed is he who keeps back his sword from blood.

A second likewise is this, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’

There is no one who calls on your name, who stirs up himself to take hold of you; for you have hidden your face from us, and have consumed us by means of our iniquities.

He gathered together the priests and the Levites, and said to them, “Go out to the cities of Judah, and gather money to repair the house of your God from all Israel from year to year. See that you expedite this matter.” However the Levites didn’t do it right away.

‘Curse Meroz,’ said Yahweh’s angel. ‘Curse bitterly its inhabitants, because they didn’t come to help Yahweh, to help Yahweh against the mighty.’

But they refused to listen, and turned their backs, and stopped their ears, that they might not hear. — read the full passage →

Son of man, you dwell in the midst of the rebellious house, who have eyes to see, and don’t see, who have ears to hear, and don’t hear; for they are a rebellious house.

Now, because you have done all these works,” says Yahweh, “and I spoke to you, rising up early and speaking, but you didn’t hear; and I called you, but you didn’t answer:

“I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were cold or hot. — read the full passage →

Because by the works of the law, no flesh will be justified in his sight. For through the law comes the knowledge of sin.

For this people’s heart has grown callous. Their ears are dull of hearing. Their eyes they have closed. Lest they should see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their heart, and would turn again, and I would heal them.’

I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”

From the thirteenth year of Josiah the son of Amon, king of Judah, even to this day, these twenty-three years, Yahweh’s word has come to me, and I have spoken to you, rising up early and speaking; but you have not listened. — read the full passage →

To whom shall I speak and testify, that they may hear? Behold, their ear is uncircumcised, and they can’t listen. Behold, Yahweh’s word has become a reproach to them. They have no delight in it.

You see many things, but don’t observe. His ears are open, but he doesn’t listen.

“I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were cold or hot.

Don’t you be like your fathers, to whom the former prophets proclaimed, saying: Thus says Yahweh of Armies, ‘Return now from your evil ways, and from your evil doings;’ but they did not hear, nor listen to me, says Yahweh.

They have turned to me the back, and not the face: and though I taught them, rising up early and teaching them, yet they have not listened to receive instruction.

But the house of Israel will not listen to you; for they will not listen to me: for all the house of Israel are obstinate and hard-hearted.

I have sent also to you all my servants the prophets, rising up early and sending them, saying, Return now every man from his evil way, and amend your doings, and don’t go after other gods to serve them, and you shall dwell in the land which I have given to you and to your fathers: but you have not inclined your ear, nor listened to me.

But they didn’t listen, neither turn their ear, but made their neck stiff, that they might not hear, and might not receive instruction.

“I have struck your children in vain. They received no correction. Your own sword has devoured your prophets, like a destroying lion.

But God commends his own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

For I am not ashamed of the Good News of Christ, for it is the power of God for salvation for everyone who believes; for the Jew first, and also for the Greek.

So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will vomit you out of my mouth.

In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

Everyone who sins also commits lawlessness. Sin is lawlessness.

But neither he, nor his servants, nor the people of the land, listened to Yahweh’s words, which he spoke by the prophet Jeremiah.

I am coming quickly! Hold firmly that which you have, so that no one takes your crown.

not lagging in diligence; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

There is no one who understands. There is no one who seeks after God.

‘Hear now this, foolish people, and without understanding; who have eyes, and don’t see; who have ears, and don’t hear:

those who have turned back from following Yahweh, and those who haven’t sought Yahweh nor inquired after him.

“You shall speak all these words to them; but they will not listen to you: you shall also call to them; but they will not answer you. — read the full passage →

O Yahweh, don’t your eyes look on truth? You have stricken them, but they were not grieved. You have consumed them, but they have refused to receive correction. They have made their faces harder than a rock. They have refused to return.

Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.

But my people didn’t listen to my voice. Israel desired none of me.

casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.

for this people’s heart has grown callous, their ears are dull of hearing, they have closed their eyes; or else perhaps they might perceive with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their heart, and should turn again; and I would heal them.’

Woe to those who are at ease in Zion, and to those who are secure on the mountain of Samaria, the notable men of the chief of the nations, to whom the house of Israel come!

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.

Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid, neither be dismayed: for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”

But let him ask in faith, without any doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, driven by the wind and tossed.

If then you were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. — read the full passage →

What then shall we say about these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

But those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint.

The thief only comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.

But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his own farm, another to his merchandise,

And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men,

Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding.

Because you say, ‘I am rich, and have gotten riches, and have need of nothing;’ and don’t know that you are the wretched one, miserable, poor, blind, and naked;

Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.

or he who exhorts, to his exhorting: he who gives, let him do it with liberality; he who rules, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

“To the angel of the assembly in Laodicea write: “The Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Head of God’s creation, says these things: — read the full passage →

as newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the Word, that with it you may grow,

in the day when God will judge the secrets of men, according to my Good News, by Jesus Christ.

Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. — read the full passage →

for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;

But according to your hardness and unrepentant heart you are treasuring up for yourself wrath in the day of wrath, revelation, and of the righteous judgment of God;

“No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other; or else he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You can’t serve both God and Mammon.

For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness,

If then you were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. — read the full passage →

because that which is known of God is revealed in them, for God revealed it to them. — read the full passage →

“Therefore wait for me”, says Yahweh, “until the day that I rise up to the prey, for my determination is to gather the nations, that I may assemble the kingdoms, to pour on them my indignation, even all my fierce anger, for all the earth will be devoured with the fire of my jealousy.

Seek Yahweh, all you humble of the land, who have kept his ordinances. Seek righteousness. Seek humility. It may be that you will be hidden in the day of Yahweh’s anger.

Gather yourselves together, yes, gather together, you nation that has no shame,

Their wealth will become a plunder, and their houses a desolation. Yes, they will build houses, but won’t inhabit them. They will plant vineyards, but won’t drink their wine.

It will happen at that time, that I will search Jerusalem with lamps, and I will punish the men who are settled on their dregs, who say in their heart, “Yahweh will not do good, neither will he do evil.” — read the full passage →

Nevertheless you have a few names in Sardis that did not defile their garments. They will walk with me in white, for they are worthy.

But solid food is for those who are full grown, who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern good and evil.

Much in every way! Because first of all, they were entrusted with the oracles of God.

Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander, be put away from you, with all malice.

through whom we also have our access by faith into this grace in which we stand. We rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

Behold, I, Paul, tell you that if you receive circumcision, Christ will profit you nothing.

Paul, as was his custom, went in to them, and for three Sabbath days reasoned with them from the Scriptures,

Behold, this was the iniquity of your sister Sodom: pride, fullness of bread, and prosperous ease was in her and in her daughters; neither did she strengthen the hand of the poor and needy.

The heavens declare the glory of God. The expanse shows his handiwork.

About him we have many words to say, and hard to interpret, seeing you have become dull of hearing.

The proverbs of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel: — read the full passage →

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John, — read the full passage →

“Now there was a certain rich man, and he was clothed in purple and fine linen, living in luxury every day. — read the full passage →