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2 Timothy 2:14

First Nations Version

Keep reminding others about these things. Warn them in the sight of the Great Spirit not to fight over the meaning of words, for these are empty arguments that only bring a bad end to those who listen.

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Have nothing to do with foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they stir up further arguments.


When the Chosen One appears, he will decide the fate of the living and the dead and bring his good road to us in all its fullness. In light of these things and in the sight of the Great Spirit and Creator Sets Free (Jesus) the Chosen One, I call on you to complete the sacred task


Welcome into our sacred gatherings those who are weak in their understanding of our spiritual ways. Do not try to prove them wrong about the things they have decided for themselves.


Do not let all kinds of strange teachings take you down a wrong path. For our hearts are made strong by the gift of Creator’s great kindness, not from following rules about what foods to eat. These kinds of rules have not helped those who have followed after them.


With the Great Spirit as my witness, along with Creator Sets Free (Jesus) the Chosen One and his chief spirit-messengers, I call on you, He Gives Honor (Timothy), to follow my instructions by treating everyone the same and not taking the side of one over another.


“We heard that some of our people came to you, even though we did not send them, and that they said things that troubled and confused you.


As you stand before the Great Spirit who gives life to all things, and before Creator Sets Free (Jesus) the Chosen One, who told the truth in a good way when he stood before Spear of the Great Waters (Pilate), I call on you


So, my sacred family members, as we represent our Honored Chief, Creator Sets Free (Jesus) the Chosen One, we instruct you to keep away from any sacred family member who walks in a bad way and fails to follow the traditions we gave you.


Turn away from worthless and empty talk, for it will take people down a path far away from what is sacred and pure.


Physical discipline is good for the life we now live, but spiritual discipline is good in every way, since it holds promise not only for this life but also for the life of the world to come.


I say this to you as one who represents our Honored Chief. You must no longer walk the dark path of the Nations who have chosen their own ways.


Not that there is another good story, but there are some who are causing trouble for you by trying to change the meaning and purpose of the Chosen One’s good story.


“You son of the evil trickster!” he spoke sharply to Wise One (Elymas). “You who speak with a forked tongue! You are the enemy of all that is good and right. When will you ever stop making Creator’s straight paths crooked?


How will it help you to get everything you want but lose this life? Is there anything in this world worth trading for your life?


This is why I now remind you to fan into flame the gift Creator gave you when I laid my hands on you as you were set in place as a spiritual leader.


For there are some who have wandered from this good path and turned aside to nothing but worthless talk.


and to turn away from stories with no meaning and from long ancestral histories. These things only cause arguments and confuse people instead of helping them to trust in the good road of the Great Spirit.


My sacred family members, I have more I want to say to you. You are walking in a way that makes Creator’s heart glad, the way we taught you to walk. Now our firm counsel to you from our Honored Chief Creator Sets Free (Jesus) is that you must keep walking more and more in this way.


Remind the sacred family members to give way to the powers and authorities that rule the land. They must follow their laws and be ready to do any good deed.





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