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The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.
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We know that the law is good if one uses it properly.
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holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and so have suffered shipwreck with regard to the faith.
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This is good, and pleases God our Savior,
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Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing.
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but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God.
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He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil’s trap.
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In the same way, the women are to be worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything.
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For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving,
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If you point these things out to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished on the truths of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed.
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Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through prophecy when the body of elders laid their hands on you.
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Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress.
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and is well known for her good deeds, such as bringing up children, showing hospitality, washing the feet of the Lord’s people, helping those in trouble and devoting herself to all kinds of good deeds.
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But those elders who are sinning you are to reprove before everyone, so that the others may take warning.
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In the same way, good deeds are obvious, and even those that are not obvious cannot remain hidden forever.
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Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
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In the sight of God, who gives life to everything, and of Christ Jesus, who while testifying before Pontius Pilate made the good confession, I charge you
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Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.
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Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.
