5 So now, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith in his promises, we can have real peace with him because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. ² For because of our faith, he has brought us into this place of highest privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to actually becoming all that God has had in mind for us to be.

⁷ So go ahead, eat, drink, and be merry, for it makes no difference to God!

⁴ Always be full of joy in the Lord; I say it again, rejoice!