7. Everything will soon come to an end. So be serious and be sensible enough to pray.
8. Most important of all, you must sincerely love each other, because love wipes away many sins.
9. Welcome people into your home and don't grumble about it.
10. Each of you has been blessed with one of God's many wonderful gifts to be used in the service of others. So use your gift well.
11. If you have the gift of speaking, preach God's message. If you have the gift of helping others, do it with the strength that God supplies. Everything should be done in a way that will bring honour to God because of Jesus Christ, who is glorious and powerful for ever. Amen.
12. Dear friends, don't be surprised or shocked that you are going through testing that is like walking through fire.
13. Be glad for the chance to suffer as Christ suffered. It will prepare you for even greater happiness when he makes his glorious return.
14. Count it a blessing when you suffer for being a Christian. This shows that God's glorious Spirit is with you.