12. It trains us to reject godless ways and worldly desires and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age,
13. as we wait for the happy fulfillment of our hope in the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.
14. He gave himself for us to set us free from every kind of lawlessness and to purify for himself a people who are truly his, who are eager to do good.
15. So communicate these things with the sort of exhortation or rebuke that carries full authority. Don’t let anyone look down on you.