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2 Timothy 3:5

First Nations Version

Stay clear of people like this, for they make a big show of being spiritual but deny its true power.

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They represent themselves as those who know the Great Spirit, but the path they walk proves they do not. They show themselves to be disgusting, rebellious, and worthless for any kind of good deed.


For all who fail to care for the members of their own family have denied the truth of our spiritual ways and are worse than an outsider who does not trust as we do.


“Some who walk this wide road represent themselves as sheep, but inside they are hungry wolves. Watch out for these false prophets.


If anyone among you keeps stirring up division, warn him once, then a second time. After that have nothing more to do with him.


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


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


They keep stirring up trouble between people whose minds have wandered away from the truth. They even think that walking in the ways of the Great Spirit is a path to getting more and more possessions.


No longer will we be like children who are tossed about by the waves and follow every voice they hear in the wind. We will no longer listen to the ones who behave like tricksters with their forked tongues.


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.


Take note of any among you who do not follow these instructions. Have nothing to do with them, so they will feel the shame of their ways.


Have nothing to do with made-up stories and worn-out tales that have been passed on from long ago. Instead, learn to walk in a sacred manner.


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.





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