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1Remind the sacred family members to give way to the powers and authorities that rule the land. They must follow their laws and be ready to do any good deed.
2Make sure they do not speak evil of anyone. Instead, they should be peacemakers who are gentle and humble toward all people.
3For it was not that long ago that we were also foolish and misled rebels who let our evil desires rule over us. Some of us were even bad-hearted, jealous troublemakers, hated by others and hating each other.
4But then the kindness of the Great Spirit who sets us free and makes us whole appeared, along with his love for all human beings .
5He set us free from our bad hearts and broken ways , not because of any good thing we did to deserve this, but because in his love he took pity on us. He set us free by the washing that birthed us into a new life through the power of the Holy Spirit.
6Creator freely rained down his Spirit on us through Creator Sets Free (Jesus) the Chosen One, our Sacred Deliverer.
7We have been given good standing by his great kindness, so that we now can have our share in the hope of the life of the world to come that never fades away, full of beauty and harmony.
8You can be sure that the things I have told you are true and good and helpful for everyone. I want you to speak boldly about these things, so that those who trust in Creator will give themselves to doing good things for others.
9But stay away from foolish arguments about ancestors, from things that cause division, and from conflicts about our tribal law. Arguments like these are worthless and will not help anyone.
10If anyone among you keeps stirring up division, warn him once, then a second time. After that have nothing more to do with him.
11For you know that people like this are walking in broken and twisted ways that show how guilty they are.
12After I send Free from Harm (Artemas) or He Is at Ease (Tychicus) to you, make it your aim to come to me at Village of Victory (Nicopolis) . I have decided to stay there for the winter.
13Do all you can to give traveling help to Counsel Giver (Zenas) , who is an expert in tribal law, and He Tears Down (Apollos) , so they will have all they need.
14Our sacred family members must learn to give themselves to doing good for others when they are in need. In this way, they will not fail to bear good fruit in their lives.
15All who are with me send greetings to you. Pass on our greetings to all who share our deep friendship in our spiritual ways.[#3:15 Lit. the faith]
May the gift of Creator’s great kindness rest on all of you.