James 1:21

First Nations Version

So scrape off all the mud of your evil ways and humbly receive the message that the Great Spirit has planted deep within you. This will set your heart free and make your mind whole.

Cross References

Ephesians 4:22

Take off that worn-out and stained outfit of your past life with its selfish desires and worthless ways of thinking. It no longer represents who you are.

Ephesians 1:13

And now, not only we but all other Nations who have heard the truth of this message can participate in his plan. This is the good story that sets all people free. When we trusted in the Chosen One, he marked us as his own by giving us his promised Holy Spirit.

1 Peter 2:11

So then, my much-loved ones, you who are strangers and outsiders to the ways of this world, I speak to you now with strong words. Stay far away from the weak and broken desires within you that make war against who you are.

John 6:63

“Life comes from the spirit, not from the human body. My words have spirit and life in them—

1 Peter 2:1

So turn away from hatred, lying, cheating, and any false face you have been wearing. Stop bad-mouthing others and being jealous.

Hebrews 12:1

We are surrounded by a great cloud of truth tellers who have shown us what it means to trust the Great Spirit. So let us lay to the side everything that weighs us down and the broken ways that so easily wrap around our legs to trip us. And let us run as if we are in a long-distance race, setting a steady pace and heading toward the goal.

James 4:8

Draw near to the Great Spirit, and he will draw near to you. Wash your hands clean of your broken ways, and purify your hearts and minds from trying to walk two different roads.

Titus 2:11

For the gift of Creator’s great kindness that sets people free has shined its light on all human beings.

Romans 1:16

I am not ashamed of this good story, for to all who trust in its message it has Creator’s power to set free and make whole. This is true, first for our Tribal People, and then to all the Outside Nations!

Hebrews 4:2

For this good message has been told to us, just as it was told to our tribal ancestors. But the message they heard did them no good, because they failed to put their trust in the one who gave them the promise.

Hebrews 2:3

how will we escape if we do not honor such a great and powerful way to be set free and made whole? It was our Honored Chief Creator Sets Free (Jesus) himself who first spoke about this. Then those who heard him clearly passed on to us what they heard.

1 Corinthians 15:2

This good story will set you free and make you whole as long as you hold on tightly to the truth of it. If not, then your faith would have no meaning.

Romans 6:17

I am giving thanks to the Great Spirit! For even though you once followed your bad hearts and broken ways, you turned from that path, and now from the heart you follow the sacred ways that you have been taught.

John 6:68

“Wisdomkeeper,” One Who Hears (Simon), also named Stands on the Rock (Peter), answered him, “who else would we walk the road with? You have the words that give the life of the world to come that never fades away, full of beauty and harmony.

1 Thessalonians 2:13

This is why we never stop giving thanks to the Great Spirit for the manner in which you welcomed his message. You received it for what it truly is, the word of Creator and not the word of human beings. His word is now at work in you who trust in its message.

2 Corinthians 7:1

My much-loved friends, since Creator has given us promises such as these, let us cleanse both body and spirit from all impurities. We will continue to walk this path of becoming holy because we have such deep respect for the Great Spirit.

Acts 13:26

“My fellow members of the sacred family, descendants of Father of Many Nations (Abraham), and all who have deep respect for the Great Spirit, it is to all of us that this message has been given. This is a message that will set us free and make us whole.

1 Peter 1:9

For your trust in him is bringing you to the end of the trail, where your whole being will be set free and made whole.

Romans 11:17

Some of the branches of this olive tree were broken off, and you Outside Nations have been grafted in from a wild olive tree. This means you now share in the health-giving sap that comes from the roots.

Acts 10:33

“I sent for you right away, and I thank you for coming. So we have all gathered here, in the sight of the Great Spirit, to hear what Creator has instructed you to tell us.”

Matthew 5:5

“Creator’s blessing rests on the ones who walk softly and in a humble manner. The earth, land, and sky will welcome them and always be their home.

1 Thessalonians 1:5

For when we told you the good story, it was not with words only but with the power and assurance that comes from the Holy Spirit. For you know that we lived and walked among you in a good way.

Ephesians 5:4

Sexual relations should be spoken of with respect—no foolish talk or dirty jokes. Instead, give thanks for this sacred gift of creating new life.

Ephesians 4:25

We are all members of one body—one tribe—so we must speak truth and be honest with each other, leaving the path of falsehood far behind.

James 5:20

If so, then let them know, the one who helps someone return from broken ways has rescued their soul from death and hidden the many paths that lead to broken ways. Aho! May it be so!

1 Peter 1:22

You have purified your souls by fully following the truth. Now your love for each other can come from a true heart. So keep loving each other in this way.