1. Become, then, imitators of Elohim as beloved children.
2. And walk in love, as Messiah also has loved us, and gave Himself for us, a gift and an offering to Elohim for a sweet-smelling fragrance.
3. But whoring and all uncleanness, or greed of gain, let it not even be named among you, as is proper among set-apart ones –
4. neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather thanksgiving.
5. For this you know, that no one who whores, nor unclean one, nor one greedy of gain, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the reign of Messiah and Elohim.
6. Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these the wrath of Elohim comes upon the sons of disobedience.
7. Therefore do not become partakers with them.
8. For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Master. Walk as children of light –
9. for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, and righteousness, and truth –
10. proving what is well-pleasing to the Master.
11. And have no fellowship with the fruitless works of darkness, but rather reprove them.
12. For it is a shame even to speak of what is done by them in secret.
13. But all matters being reproved are manifested by the light, for whatever is manifested is light.
14. That is why He says, “Wake up, you who sleep, and arise from the dead, and Messiah shall shine on you.”
15. See then that you walk exactly, not as unwise, but as wise,
16. redeeming the time, because the days are wicked.
17. So then do not be foolish, but understand what the desire of יהוה is.