older women as mothers; and younger women as sisters—with complete purity.
Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but become an example of the faithful—in speech, in conduct, in love, in faithfulness, and in purity.
For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven, he is My brother and sister and mother.”
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable—if there is any virtue and if there is anything worthy of praise—dwell on these things.
Honor widows who are really widows—
Now flee from youthful desires; instead, pursue righteousness, faithfulness, love, and shalom, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.
keep away from every kind of evil.
Never speak harshly to an older man but appeal to him as a father; to younger men as brothers;