So I beg you to show that you love him.
But now you should forgive him and comfort him to keep him from having too much sadness and giving up completely.
I wrote you to test you and to see if you obey in everything.
My brothers and sisters, God called you to be free, but do not use your freedom as an excuse to do what pleases your sinful self. Serve each other with love.
When we have the opportunity to help anyone, we should do it. But we should give special attention to those who are in the family of believers.
