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nature, for he is a liar and the father of it. And
because I tell you the truth, you believe me not.
6 For such are false apostles, deceitful workers,
transforming themselves into the apostles of
Christ. And no marvel, for Satan himself, is
transformed into an angel of light. Therefore,
it is no great thing if his ministers also be
transformed as the ministers of righteousness,
whose end shall be according to their works. 7
Whoever, then, will be a friend of the world is
the enemy of God.
Do you think that the scripture says in vain: The
spirit that dwells in us lusts to envy? Yet God
gives more grace. Therefore, he says God
resists the proud but gives grace to the humble.
Submit yourselves, therefore, to God. Resist
the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw
close to God, and he will draw close to you.
Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify
your hearts, you double-minded. Be afflicted,
and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be
turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness.
Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and
he will lift you up. 8 And the God of peace shall