Therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and dearly loved, put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

He will not allow your foot to slip; your Protector will not slumber.

Joshua told the people, “Consecrate yourselves, because the Lord will do wonders among you tomorrow.

For we know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you.

For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving.

But I consider my life of no value to myself; my purpose is to finish my course and the ministry I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of God’s grace.

Now the goal of our instruction is love that comes from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith.

May the Lord direct your hearts to God’s love and Christ’s endurance.

Now the one who prepared us for this very purpose is God, who gave us the Spirit as a down payment.

Whenever our hearts condemn us; for God is greater than our hearts, and he knows all things.