The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.

understanding this, that the law is not laid down for the just but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who strike their fathers and mothers, for murderers,

Christ Jesus Came to Save Sinners

I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service,

The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost.

As for those who persist in sin, rebuke them in the presence of all, so that the rest may stand in fear.

Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, nor take part in the sins of others; keep yourself pure.

The sins of some people are conspicuous, going before them to judgment, but the sins of others appear later.

Those who have believing masters must not be disrespectful on the ground that they are brothers; rather they must serve all the better since those who benefit by their good service are believers and beloved.

False Teachers and True Contentment

Teach and urge these things.