³⁶ You must be compassionate, just as your Father is compassionate.

Living in the Light

5 Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. ² Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us^[a] and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.

⁴⁸ But you are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect.

¹⁵ But now you must be holy in everything you do, just as God who chose you is holy. ¹⁶ For the Scriptures say, “You must be holy because I am holy.”^[a]

³¹ Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior.