In the beginning God created the heavens And the earth.

So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.

And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.”

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. ‭