Instructions for Christian Living

¹⁷ So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer^(A) live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking.^(B)

²² You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off^(A) your old self,^(B) which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires;^{(C) 23} to be made new in the attitude of your minds;^(D)

¹⁴ As obedient^(A) children, do not conform^(B) to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance.^(C)

¹⁰ and find out what pleases the Lord.^(A)

¹⁷ Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.^(A)

¹⁰ so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ,^(A)