Alma
A alma é a parte mais íntima do ser humano — sede da vida, dos afetos e do encontro com Deus. A Bíblia convida a cuidar da alma com zelo e a aquietá-la diante do Senhor.
A alma diante de Deus
Bendize ao Senhor, ó minha alma! A alma suspira por Deus como a corça suspira pelas águas — com sede de eternidade.
1 Bless Jehovah with all my being. With all that I am I praise his holy name!
1 O God, you are my God. At dawn I search for you. I thirst for you. My body longs for you in a dry, parched land where there is no water.
11 Why am I in despair? Why have I become disturbed within me? Wait for God for I shall yet praise him, the help of my countenance and my God.
1 I wait silently for my God. My salvation comes from him.
5 I wait for Jehovah, I do wait. And in his word I do hope.
23 My lips will shout for joy! You have redeemed me and I sing praises to you!
7 The law of Jehovah is perfect. It gives new life. The testimony of Jehovah is dependable. It makes the simple wise.
13 For you formed my inward parts. You wove me in my mother's womb.14 I will praise you, for in an awesome way I am wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful and I know this very well.
2 O Jehovah, rescue me from lying lips and from a deceitful tongue.
Cuidar da alma
Que aproveita ao homem ganhar o mundo inteiro e perder a sua alma? Buscar a Deus de toda alma é o caminho da vida.
26 »What will a man profit, if he gains the whole world, and gives up his life? What will a man give in exchange for his life?
37 Jesus told him: »You shall love Jehovah your God with all your heart Greek: kardia: feelings, emotions, and with all your being, and with your entire mind Greek: dianoia: understanding. (Deuteronomy 6:5)
28 »Do not fear those who kill the body. They are not able to take away your everlasting life. Instead, fear him who is able to destroy both life and body in the ever-burning fires. Greek: Gehenna: continuously burning trash fires in the valley of Hinnom.
29 »From there you will seek Jehovah your God with all your heart and with all your being. And you will find him!
5 »Be sure you obey the Law that Moses commanded you. Love Jehovah your God. Do his will. Obey his commandments and be faithful to him. Serve him with all your heart and with all your being Nephesh: living being.«
14 »It is time for me to die. Every one of you knows in his heart and very being that Jehovah your God has given you all the good things he promised. Every promise he made has been kept; not one has failed.
13 When you look for me, you will find me. When you wholeheartedly seek me,
16 Jehovah says: »Stand by the way of life and see and ask for the ancient paths. Walk in the good way and you will find rest.« But you said: »We will not walk in it!«
24 Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweetness to life, and health to the bones.
2 Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in good health. May you prosper.