You must put to death, then, the earthly desires at work in you, such as sexual immorality, indecency, lust, evil passions, and greed (for greed is a form of idolatry).

Do not lie to one another, for you have put off the old self with its habits

So get rid of your old self, which made you live as you used to---the old self that was being destroyed by its deceitful desires.

As for us, we have this large crowd of witnesses around us. So then, let us rid ourselves of everything that gets in the way, and of the sin which holds on to us so tightly, and let us run with determination the race that lies before us.

So get rid of every filthy habit and all wicked conduct. Submit to God and accept the word that he plants in your hearts, which is able to save you.

Rid yourselves, then, of all evil; no more lying or hypocrisy or jealousy or insulting language.

Don't give in to worry or anger; it only leads to trouble.

The start of an argument is like the first break in a dam; stop it before it goes any further.

If someone has a hot temper, let him take the consequences. If you get him out of trouble once, you will have to do it again.

People with quick tempers cause a lot of quarreling and trouble.

But now I tell you: if you are angry with your brother you will be brought to trial, if you call your brother 'You good-for-nothing!' you will be brought before the Council, and if you call your brother a worthless fool you will be in danger of going to the fire of hell.

Let us conduct ourselves properly, as people who live in the light of day---no orgies or drunkenness, no immorality or indecency, no fighting or jealousy.

because you still live as the people of this world live. When there is jealousy among you and you quarrel with one another, doesn't this prove that you belong to this world, living by its standards?

I am afraid that when I get there I will find you different from what I would like you to be and you will find me different from what you would like me to be. I am afraid that I will find quarreling and jealousy, hot tempers and selfishness, insults and gossip, pride and disorder.

But if you act like wild animals, hurting and harming each other, then watch out, or you will completely destroy one another.

in worship of idols and witchcraft. People become enemies and they fight; they become jealous, angry, and ambitious. They separate into parties and groups;

We must not be proud or irritate one another or be jealous of one another.

If you become angry, do not let your anger lead you into sin, and do not stay angry all day.

Get rid of all bitterness, passion, and anger. No more shouting or insults, no more hateful feelings of any sort.

Instead, be kind and tender-hearted to one another, and forgive one another, as God has forgiven you through Christ.

But keep away from foolish and ignorant arguments; you know that they end up in quarrels.

As the Lord's servant, you must not quarrel. You must be kind toward all, a good and patient teacher,

Human anger does not achieve God's righteous purpose.

But if in your heart you are jealous, bitter, and selfish, don't sin against the truth by boasting of your wisdom.

Where there is jealousy and selfishness, there is also disorder and every kind of evil.

(SEE 24:10)

The LORD said to Moses,

Then tell the people of Israel that anyone who curses God must suffer the consequences

commit adultery, be greedy, and do all sorts of evil things; deceit, indecency, jealousy, slander, pride, and folly---

even though in the past I spoke evil of him and persecuted and insulted him. But God was merciful to me because I did not yet have faith and so did not know what I was doing.

Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have punished by handing them over to the power of Satan; this will teach them to stop their blasphemy.

They are the ones who speak evil of that good name which has been given to you.

In the same way also, these people have visions which make them sin against their own bodies; they despise God's authority and insult the glorious beings above.

They were burned by the fierce heat, and they cursed the name of God, who has authority over these plagues. But they would not turn from their sins and praise his greatness.

Do not use harmful words, but only helpful words, the kind that build up and provide what is needed, so that what you say will do good to those who hear you.

Nor is it fitting for you to use language which is obscene, profane, or vulgar. Rather you should give thanks to God.

Or think of a ship: big as it is and driven by such strong winds, it can be steered by a very small rudder, and it goes wherever the pilot wants it to go.

And the tongue is like a fire. It is a world of wrong, occupying its place in our bodies and spreading evil through our whole being. It sets on fire the entire course of our existence with the fire that comes to it from hell itself.

He rescued Lot, a good man, who was distressed by the immoral conduct of lawless people.

They make proud and stupid statements, and use immoral bodily lusts to trap those who are just beginning to escape from among people who live in error.

In the same way also, these people have visions which make them sin against their own bodies; they despise God's authority and insult the glorious beings above.

They are like wild waves of the sea, with their shameful deeds showing up like foam. They are like wandering stars, for whom God has reserved a place forever in the deepest darkness.