As for you, my friends, you were called to be free. But do not let this freedom become an excuse for letting your physical desires control you. Instead, let love make you serve one another.

My friends, if someone is caught in any kind of wrongdoing, those of you who are spiritual should set him right; but you must do it in a gentle way. And keep an eye on yourselves, so that you will not be tempted, too.

Help carry one another's burdens, and in this way you will obey the law of Christ.

So then, as often as we have the chance, we should do good to everyone, and especially to those who belong to our family in the faith.

Show mercy toward those who have doubts;

save others by snatching them out of the fire; and to others show mercy mixed with fear, but hate their very clothes, stained by their sinful lusts.