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Philippians 4:8

First Nations Version

Last of all, my sacred family members, if anything can be seen as good and honorable, think deeply about these things. Things that are true and noble, upright and pure, full of beauty and worthy of respect.

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But the wisdom that comes from the One Above Us All is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, full of mercy, and open to another’s way of seeing and thinking. People with this kind of wisdom are like trees filled with good fruit. They have open hearts with nothing to hide.


As for yourself, be an example to them by the good deeds you do, and in the heartfelt and respectful ways you teach.


Our aim is to do what is honorable, not only in the eyes of the Great Spirit but also in the eyes of human beings.


On the other hand, if we follow the guidance of the Spirit, our lives will bear good spiritual fruit. The Spirit will grow in us the fruit of love and joy, peace and patience, kindness and goodness, faithful hearts,


Walk in a good way among those who are outsiders to our spiritual ways. In this way, even though they falsely accuse you of wrongdoing, when they see the good you have done they will give honor to the Great Spirit on the day he comes to visit us.


Keep sending up prayers for us, for deep inside we are sure that we are walking in a good and honorable way.


Let no one look down on you because you are young. Lead the way for others in all that you say and do, and also by trusting, loving, and walking with a pure heart.


Walk in the light, and all things good and right and true will shine out from you.


Instead, they must be willing to open their homes to others, love what is good, and think clearly. With self-discipline, they must walk with a good heart in our sacred ways


All who through him have this hope will keep themselves pure, in the same way that he is pure.


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.


Our sacred family members must learn to give themselves to doing good for others when they are in need. In this way, they will not fail to bear good fruit in their lives.


Let the light of this new day guide you onto a path of honor. We must walk away from wild drinking parties, from sexual impurity and improper desires, and from arguing and jealousy.


But the one whose spirituality is pure and spotless before our Father the Great Spirit takes care of widows and orphans, and keeps himself free from the evil ways of this world.


My much-loved children, our love must not be empty words on our tongues but deeds done in truth.


Expect the older men to be sober-minded, worthy of respect, and self-disciplined as they walk with firm steps on a path of trust and love.


We are sending our voices to the Great Spirit, praying for you to do nothing wrong. This is not to make it look as if we have passed the test, but so that you will do what is good and right even if it looks as if we have failed.


Use great wisdom as you walk among those who are not yet part of the sacred family, and make full use of every opportunity as you represent our Honored Chief.


Above all, never stop loving each other, for like a warm blanket love covers a great number of broken ways.


Rulers need only be feared by evildoers, not by those who walk in a good way. So do what is good, and the rulers should honor you,


He paid the highest price to set us free from all our wrongdoings and purify for himself a people whose hearts burn with fire to do good deeds.


So then, my sacred family members, dance with glad hearts in harmony with our Honored Chief. I never grow tired of writing these things to you again, for they give you a safe path to follow.


Send up prayers for rulers and all governing authorities, so we may live our lives in a peaceful and sacred way, walking together with harmony and respect.


She must also have a reputation for doing good. Has she raised her children in a good way? Has she welcomed travelers into her home? Has she washed the feet of Creator’s holy ones? Has she offered help to people during hard times? Has she always been willing to do good for others?


Wrap the sash of truth around your waist. Cover your heart with the breastplate of making wrongs right again.


By walking in this good way, you will win the respect of outsiders and not have to look to others for your needs.


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.


As we walk the road, we are honored and dishonored. Some speak evil of us, while others speak well of us. Even though we speak the truth, some say we speak with a forked tongue.


“Little Horn (Cornelius), who is a head soldier of the People of Iron (Romans), sent us. He is a man with a good heart who has deep respect for the Great Spirit and is well spoken of by all in your tribal nation. He was instructed by a sacred spirit-messenger to send messengers to you, to ask you to come to his house so he can hear your words.”


The one who represents himself is seeking his own honor. The one who represents the one who sent him is true and upright, and there is nothing false in him.


When they arrived at the sacred lodge in Village of Peace (Jerusalem), they were welcomed by Creator Hears (Simeon), a respected elder who did what was right in the Great Spirit’s sight, and waited patiently for him to fulfill his promises to the tribes of Wrestles with Creator (Israel).


But Looks Brave (Herod) knew he was a man who walked in an upright and holy manner, so he was afraid and protected him. From time to time Looks Brave (Herod) liked to sit and listen to Gift of Goodwill (John), even though his words troubled him.


Creator Sets Free (Jesus) said to them, “You always make yourselves look good to others, but the Great Spirit sees your heart. What many see as valuable he sees as worthless.


So do not keep deciding these kinds of things ahead of time. Instead, wait until the coming of our Honored Chief. On that day he will shine his light on the things hidden in darkness and make known the plans of all human hearts. The Knower of Hearts will then give to each person whatever honor is due.


“A man named Creator Shows Kindness (Ananias), who had deep respect for our tribal law and had a good reputation among our Tribal Members who lived there,


My much-loved friends, do not trust every spirit, but test the spirits of the prophets to see whether Creator sent them, for there are many false prophets who have gone out into the world.


to the women elders as mothers, and to the young women as sisters, keeping your thoughts pure.


A man named He Gets More (Joseph) sat on the Grand Council of elders but had not agreed with the decision to put Creator Sets Free (Jesus) to death. He was a good-hearted and upright man from the tribal village of High Mountain (Arimathea), one who looked for Creator’s good road.


These elders must guide their own families in a good way, having children who are respectful and well-behaved.


We want you to choose seven men of good reputation, who are filled with Creator’s Spirit and wisdom, who will serve in our place.


They sent their followers along with some of the Friends of Looks Brave (Herodians) to spy on him. “Wisdomkeeper,” they said to him, “we know you always speak the truth about the Great Spirit and represent him well. You show respect to human beings and treat them all the same.


For it was this kind of trusting that brought honor to our tribal ancestors.


Their wives must walk with dignity, never speak evil of others, and be clear-minded and faithful in every way.


Along with Big Man (Titus) we have sent a spiritual brother whose reputation for living the good story is well known and highly respected among all the sacred families.


My much-loved ones, this is now my second letter to you. I have written both letters to stir up your memories and awaken good thoughts.


For all who serve the Chosen One in this manner find goodwill in the eyes of the Great Spirit and will be honored by their fellow human beings.





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