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Titus 2:7

First Nations Version

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

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Do not use your authority to boss people around. Instead, show them the way by doing first what you are asking of them.


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.


In this way, you will be able to make good choices that will lead to a pure heart and keep you from stumbling until the day of the Chosen One.


For this reason we have put an end to shameful ways that are kept hidden in darkness. We do not walk in the ways of a trickster or misrepresent Creator’s message. Instead, under Creator’s watchful eyes we openly speak the truth. In this way, all who hear can know within themselves what kind of people we are.


We may be bragging, but we are bold enough to tell you that our hearts are pure, for we have walked this road of life in a sacred and true manner. We have not followed the ways of this world, but by the gift of Creator’s great kindness we have walked in a good way before the people of this world, and even more toward you. In the same way, our words to you are as straight as an arrow. We do not speak with forked tongues in our letters to you.


We had the right not to work, but we wanted to set a good example for you to follow.


May Creator’s great kindness rest on all who love the Chosen One, with a love that will never grow old or fade away. Aho! May it be so!


We are not like those who are turning Creator’s message into a way to gain possessions. For in the Chosen One, with Creator looking down on us, we speak truth from our hearts as we represent the Great Spirit.


I am not demanding that you give, but, by choosing you as an example for others, I am proving how deep your love truly is.


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?


You can be sure that the things I have told you are true and good and helpful for everyone. I want you to speak boldly about these things, so that those who trust in Creator will give themselves to doing good things for others.





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