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Chapter 1

1. And Jesus stood among the multitude, and he spoke, saying, “The kingdom of heaven is not far, nor hidden, but is among you and within you. Seek not for signs in the sky, but in the kindness you show one to another.”

2. A man from the crowd approached him and said, “Teacher, how can one who has nothing give to others?”

3. And Jesus replied, “A heart that loves always has something to give. Even the smallest act of mercy can sow great seeds of joy. A kind word can uplift a weary soul, and a listening ear can heal the brokenhearted.”

4. He then told them a parable, saying: “There was a poor woman who found a single coin. Though it was little, she rejoiced greatly. She bought flour and baked bread, sharing it with her neighbor who was hungry. And behold, her kindness returned to her, for the neighbor shared with her the fruit of his vineyard.”

5. “In this way,” said Jesus, “the little you give becomes multiplied, for love begets love, and generosity invites abundance.”

6. And another asked, “Lord, who is worthy to enter the kingdom of heaven?”

7. Jesus answered, “Blessed are those who forgive without condition, who seek peace where there is strife, and who see the face of God in every stranger. For the least among you shall be called great in the kingdom, and the proud shall be made humble.”

8. And the crowd marveled at his words, for he spoke with authority and with great compassion, and many who heard were comforted in their hearts.


The Gospel According to Jesus: Chapter 7
1. And Jesus sat by the well, and the people came to him, seeking his wisdom. A woman approached him, trembling, and said, “Teacher, there are those who speak falsely against me, turning my neighbors and kin against me. What shall become of those who twist truth into lies?”

2. Jesus lifted his eyes to the crowd and spoke, saying, “Woe to those who sow deceit and slander, for they make their tongue a dagger and their words a poison to the innocent. They shall reap what they have sown, and their judgment shall not tarry.”

3. He continued with a parable: “There was a man who walked in the market and whispered lies about his neighbor, saying, ‘He steals from the temple and cheats the poor.’ And though the neighbor was blameless, the whispers spread like wildfire, and his name was ruined among the townspeople.”

4. “The man who slandered grew bold, for he thought his deeds were hidden. But on the day of judgment, the truth was revealed before all. The tongues he had set ablaze with falsehood burned against him, and his cries for mercy were unheard.”

5. And Jesus said, “Such is the fate of those who slander knowingly: their words shall be a millstone about their neck, dragging them into the pit. Their suffering shall be as the gnashing of teeth, and they shall thirst in a land where no water flows.”

6. “But blessed are those who speak truth in love and seek peace among their brethren, for they shall inherit the favor of God and dwell in the light of his kingdom.”

7. And many who heard these words feared greatly, for they remembered their own careless words and repented before the Lord.