3 His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 4 Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature, having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.…

6 This is what the Lord says: “For three sins of Israel,     even for four, I will not relent. They sell the innocent for silver,     and the needy for a pair of sandals. 7 They trample on the heads of the poor     as on the dust of the ground     and deny justice to the oppressed. Father and son use…

12 “Even now,” declares the Lord,     “return to me with all your heart,     with fasting and weeping and mourning.” 13 Rend your heart     and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God,     for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love,     and he relents from sending calamity. Joel 2:12-13 If you’re a parent, it’s easy to spot…

4 “But I have been the Lord your God     ever since you came out of Egypt. You shall acknowledge no God but me,     no Savior except me. 5 I cared for you in the wilderness,     in the land of burning heat. 6 When I fed them, they were satisfied;     when they were satisfied, they became proud;     then they forgot me. 7 So I will…

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