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  CHRISTIAN FAITH
  by Clement of Rome
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Summary: Christian faith is the key to a righteous life, confirmed by
God's power and mercy.

Topics: "Christian Faith", "Righteous Living"
Scripture References: Psalm 34:12

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Clement of Rome emphasizes the importance of faith in Christ, who
through the Holy Spirit, teaches us the fear of the Lord. He urges
believers to desire a good life by guarding their speech, avoiding evil,
and actively seeking peace. God's eyes are on the righteous, listening
to their prayers, while His face is set against evildoers. The Lord
responds to the cries of the righteous, delivering them from troubles
and surrounding them with mercy.

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Now the faith which is in Christ confirms all these [admonitions]. For
He Himself by the Holy Ghost thus addresses us: "Come, you children,
listen to Me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord. What man is he that
desires life, and loves to see good days? Keep your tongue from evil,
and your lips from speaking guile. Depart from evil, and do good; seek
peace, and pursue it. The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and
His ears are [open] to their prayers.

The face of the Lord is against those who do evil, to cut off the
remembrance of them from the earth. The righteous cried, and the Lord
heard him, and delivered him out of all his troubles." "Many are the
stripes [appointed for] the wicked; but mercy shall compass those about
who hope in the Lord."

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/clement-of-rome/christian-faith/
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