6. So we are to use our different gifts in accordance with the grace that God has given us. If our gift is to speak God's message, we should do it according to the faith that we have;
7. if it is to serve, we should serve; if it is to teach, we should teach;
8. if it is to encourage others, we should do so. Whoever shares with others should do it generously; whoever has authority should work hard; whoever shows kindness to others should do it cheerfully.
9. Love must be completely sincere. Hate what is evil, hold on to what is good.
10. Love one another warmly as Christian brothers and sisters, and be eager to show respect for one another.
11. Work hard and do not be lazy. Serve the Lord with a heart full of devotion.
12. Let your hope keep you joyful, be patient in your troubles, and pray at all times.
13. Share your belongings with your needy fellow-Christians, and open your homes to strangers.
14. Ask God to bless those who persecute you — yes, ask him to bless, not to curse.
15. Be happy with those who are happy, weep with those who weep.
16. Have the same concern for everyone. Do not be proud, but accept humble duties. Do not think of yourselves as wise.
17. If someone has done you wrong, do not repay him with a wrong. Try to do what everyone considers to be good.
18. Do everything possible on your part to live in peace with everybody.