She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: “Behold, the virgin shall be with child and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel,” which means “God is with us.” Matthew 1: 21-23
Blessed is the one who takes no offense
And blessed is the one who takes no offense at me. Luke 7, 23
Only God Can Change A Heart
Remember your compassion and your mercy, O LORD,
for they are ages old.
Remember no more the sins of my youth;
remember me according to your mercy,
because of your goodness, LORD.
Good and upright is the LORD,
therefore he shows sinners the way,
He guides the humble in righteousness,
and teaches the humble his way.
PS 25: 6-9
The Way To Peace And Happiness
Thus says the LORD, your redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: I am the LORD, your God, teaching you how to prevail, leading you on the way you should go. If only you would attend to my commandments, your peace would be like a river, your vindication like the waves of the sea. Isaiah 48: 17-18
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Merciful and gracious is the LORD,
slow to anger, abounding in mercy
He has not dealt with us as our sins merit,
nor requited us as our wrongs deserve.
Psalms 103:8.10