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At one time we too were foolish, disobedient,
deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures.
We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another.
But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he
saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because
of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal
by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through
Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his
grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.
(Titus 3:3-7 NIV)
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