13. Parents, I am writing to you,because you have knownthe one who was therefrom the beginning.Young people, I am writing to you,because you have defeatedthe evil one.
14. Children, I am writing to you,because you have knownthe Father.Parents, I am writing to you,because you have knownthe one who was therefrom the beginning.Young people, I am writing to you,because you are strong.God's message is firmin your hearts,and you have defeatedthe evil one.
15. Don't love the world or anything that belongs to the world. If you love the world, you cannot love the Father.
16. Our foolish pride comes from this world, and so do our selfish desires and our desire to have everything we see. None of this comes from the Father.