To experience this freedom we have to submit ourselves to every human authority because all of them are exercising power because God appointed them to punish the evildoer and to praise those who do good. For He wants us to silence the ignorant talk of foolish people by the good things we do. That is the meaning of being free, do not, however, use this freedom to cover up any evil.
God will bless us if we endure the pain of undeserved suffering because we are very conscious of His will. It will not be necessary for us to use words because our conduct will win over the unfairness of anything and the people around will see how pure and reverent our heart is about God.
We all have to have unity of the spirit, sympathy, love of one another as brothers, a tender heart, and a humble mind. Do not return evil for evil or cursing with cursing; but on the contrary pay back with a blessing, because a blessing is what God promised to give us when He manifested His Spirit in us.
Who will harm us if we are eager to do what is good? Be ready at all times to answer anyone asking to explain the hope we have in us, but, be careful to do it with gentleness and respect.
Keep your conscience clear, so when we are insulted by those who speak evil, they will become ashamed of what they say because of the goodness of our conduct. It is better to suffer for doing good, than for doing evil.
We must live the rest of our lives controlled by God's will and not by human desires. Our lives are not spent in indecency, lust, drunkenness, orgies, drinking parties, and the disgusting worship of our own idols. People who spend their life in this way are very surprised when we do not join them in the same wild and reckless living.
The end of all is near. We must be self-controlled and alert, to be able to pray earnestly. Above everything love one another with a sincere heart, because love covers over many wrongdoings. Open your homes to each other without complaining.
Whoever preaches must preach God's messages; whoever serves must serve with the strength that God gives him. In all praise must be given to God through Jesus Christ, to whom belong glory and power forever and ever.
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