Do What Is Good

Remind the believers to submit to the government and its officers. They should be obedient, always ready to do what is good.
They must not slander anyone and must avoid quarreling. Instead, they should be gentle and show true humility to everyone.

Once we, too, were foolish and disobedient. We were misled and became slaves to many lusts and pleasures. Our lives were
full of evil and envy, and we hated each other.

But—“When God our Savior revealed his kindness and love, he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but
because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit. He generously
poured out the Spirit upon us through Jesus Christ our Savior. Because of his grace he declared us righteous and gave us
confidence that we will inherit eternal life.” This is a trustworthy saying, and I want you to insist on these teachings so
that all who trust in God will devote themselves to doing good. These teachings are good and beneficial for everyone.

Do not get involved in foolish discussions about spiritual pedigrees or in quarrels and fights about obedience to Jewish
laws. These things are useless and a waste of time. If people are causing divisions among you, give a first and second
warning. After that, have nothing more to do with them. For people like that have turned away from the truth, and their own
sins condemn them.