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Romans 13:13

First Nations Version

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.

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Our broken ways also lead us to want what belongs to others, to become drunks, and to participate in wild parties. It is things like this that I am warning you about. For I have already warned you that the ones who walk in these ways will not share in the blessings of Creator’s good road.


It is not wise to become a drunk, for it will lead you to a life of emptiness and sorrow. Instead, drink deeply of Creator’s Spirit, and he will lead you into a life of beauty and harmony.


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


Walk with your eyes wide open and make wise use of your time,


to walk in ways that bring honor to Creator, the one who chose you to walk his good road that shines like the sun.


“So keep your eyes straight. Do not let your hearts fall to the ground. Do not give yourselves to drinking or worrying about your life’s possessions, or that day will take you by surprise.


Whatever happens, you should walk in a manner that brings honor to the good story about the Chosen One. In this way, whether or not I come to see you, I will hear that you are standing firm in one spirit, having one purpose, and struggling together to hold true to the good story in which we have put our trust.


and rescue some as if you were snatching them from flames of fire. To others show mercy as you tremble in fear, hating the broken ways that have stained their regalia and ruined their lives.


It made my heart dance for joy when I found some of your children following the way of truth, just as our Father from above has instructed us.


Do you think our Sacred Teachings have no meaning when they tell us that Creator’s Spirit in us longs for us to be faithful and true to him?


So let the death of the Chosen One kill in you all that is of the ways of this world. These are things such as improper sexual desires, spiritual impurity, uncontrolled emotions that lead to wrong desires, evil ways, and always wanting more than you need. These desires come from listening to lying spirits.


That you will walk in a manner that is worthy of our Honored Chief, making his heart glad and bearing good fruit as you walk the path he has chosen for you. In this way, you will grow wise in your understanding of our Great Creator.


But when you do these things, make sure you do them for the right reasons. Do not let selfish ways take you down a path of bragging or trying to look better than others. Instead, let humility be your guide as you honor others above yourself.


As weak human beings, you were once empty and full of darkness, but now that Creator’s Spirit lives in you, you are beings full of light.


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.


Because I walk the road with our Honored Chief, I have been made a prisoner. I now call on you to join me in representing him in a good way as you follow the path he has chosen for you.


We all know the things our weak and broken human ways lead us to do, things such as walking in impure ways, giving in to dark desires,


“No one among us is drunk on wine, for it is still the middle of the morning. This is not what you think it is.


“There was once a man with many possessions who always dressed in the best clothes, had more than enough to eat, and lived a life of ease.


They were in good standing in the eyes of the Great Spirit, and with good and pure hearts they walked a straight path, staying true to the tribal ways and traditions given them by the Great Spirit. They lived in the hill country in the Land of Promise (Judea) of the tribes of Wrestles with Creator (Israel).


As long as there is jealousy and fighting among you, are you not unspiritual and walking like weak and broken human beings?





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