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Joshua 22:21

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

The tribes of Reuben, Gad, and East Manasseh answered:

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A kind answer soothes angry feelings, but harsh words stir them up.

We humans make plans, but the LORD has the final word.

It's stupid and embarrassing to give an answer before you listen.

Giving an honest answer is a sign of true friendship.

Bethlehem Ephrath, you are one of the smallest towns in the nation of Judah. But the LORD will choose one of your people to rule the nation— someone whose family goes back to ancient times.

Then Peter told them exactly what had happened:

My dear friends, you should be quick to listen and slow to speak or to get angry.

Don't you remember what happened when Achan was unfaithful and took some of the things that belonged to God? This made God angry with the entire nation. Achan died because he sinned, but he also caused the death of many others.

The LORD is the greatest God! We ask him to be our witness, because he knows whether or not we were rebellious or unfaithful when we built that altar. If we were unfaithful, then we pray that God won't rescue us today. Let us tell you why we built that altar,

Honour Christ and let him be the Lord of your life. Always be ready to give an answer when someone asks you about your hope.




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