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What you endure is for the sake of discipline. God is treating you as sons. Is there a son whom his father does not discipline?Deuteronomy 8:5; 2 Samuel 7:14; Proverbs 13:24; 19:18; 23:13;">[xr]

Now if you are without any discipline, in which all sons share, then you are illegitimate and not his sons.Psalm 73:1; 1 Peter 5:9;">[xr]

For a short time they disciplined us as they thought best, but he does it for our good, so that we may share in his holiness.Leviticus 11:44; 19:2; 1 Peter 1:15-16;">[xr]

No one should be immoral or godless like Esau, who sold his birthright for a single meal.Genesis 25:33; Ephesians 5:3; Colossians 3:5; 1 Thessalonians 4:3;">[xr]

At that time his voice shook the earth, but now he has promised, "Once more I will shake not only the earth but also heaven."Exodus 19:18">[fn]Exodus 19:18; Haggai 2:6;">[xr]

That is why Jesus, in order to sanctify the people by his own blood, also suffered outside the city gate.John 19:17-18; Acts 7:58;">[xr]

Therefore, through him let us always bring God a sacrifice of praise, that is, the fruit of lips that confess his name.Leviticus 7:12; Psalm 50:14,23; 69:30-31; 107:22; 116:17; Hosea 14:2; Ephesians 5:20; 1 Peter 2:5;">[xr]

equip you with everything goodfor every good work">[fn] to do his will, accomplishing in usyou">[fn] what pleases him through Jesus Christ. To him be glory forever and ever!and ever">[fn] Amen.Galatians 1:5; Philippians 2:13; 2 Thessalonians 2:17; 2 Timothy 4:18; 1 Peter 5:10; Revelation 1:6;">[xr]

He is a double-minded man, unstable in all he undertakes.in all his ways">[fn]James 4:8;">[xr]

A brother of low status should boast in his exalted status,

and a rich person in his lowliness, because he will fade away like a flower in the grass.Job 1:14:2; Psalm 37:2; 90:5-6; 102:11; 103:15; Isaiah 40:6; 1 Corinthians 7:31; James 4:14; 1 Peter 1:24; 1 John 2:17;">[xr]

For the sun comes up with its scorching heat and dries up the grass. The flower in it drops off, and its beauty is gone. That is how the rich person will fade away in his pursuits.

Instead, each person is tempted by his own desire, being lured and trapped by it.

In accordance with his will he made us his children by the word of truth, so that we might become the most important of his creatures.a kind of first fruits among his creatures">[fn]Jeremiah 2:3; John 1:13; 3:3; 1 Corinthians 4:15; Ephesians 1:12; 1 Peter 1:23; Revelation 14:4;">[xr]

If anyone thinks that he is religious and does not bridle his tongue, but instead deceives his own heart, his religion is worthless.Psalm 34:13; 39:1; 1 Peter 3:10;">[xr]

Our ancestor Abraham was justified by works when he offered his son Isaac on the altar, wasn't he?Genesis 22:9,12;">[xr]

You see that his faith was active with his works, and by his works faith was made complete.Hebrews 11:17;">[xr]

For all of us make many mistakes. If someone does not make any mistakes when he speaks, he is perfect and able to control his whole body.1 Kings 8:46; 2 Chronicles 6:36; Psalm 34:13; Proverbs 20:9; Ecclesiastes 7:20; Matthew 12:37; James 1:26; 1 Peter 3:10; 1 John 1:8;">[xr]

Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his good life that his works are done in humility born of wisdom.Galatians 6:4; James 1:21; 2:18;">[xr]

Do not criticize each other, brothers. Whoever makes it his habit to criticize his brother or to judge his brother is judging the law and condemning the law. But if you condemn the law, you are not a doer of the law but its judge.Matthew 7:1; Luke 6:37; Romans 2:1; 1 Corinthians 4:5; Ephesians 4:31; 1 Peter 2:1;">[xr]