16. of the body. Christ holds it together and makes all its parts work perfectly, as it grows and becomes strong because of love.
17. As a follower of the Lord, I order you to stop living like stupid, godless people.
18. Their minds are in the dark, and they are stubborn and ignorant and have missed out on the life that comes from God. They no longer have any feelings about what is right,
19. and they are so greedy that they do all kinds of indecent things.
20-21. But that isn't what you were taught about Jesus Christ. He is the truth, and you heard about him and learnt about him.
22. You were told that your foolish desires will destroy you and that you must give up your old way of life with all its bad habits.
23. Let the Spirit change your way of thinking
24. and make you into a new person. You were created to be like God, and so you must please him and be truly holy.
25. We are part of the same body. Stop lying and start telling each other the truth.
26. Don't get so angry that you sin. Don't go to bed angry
27. and don't give the devil a chance.
28. If you are a thief, stop stealing. Be honest and work hard, so you will have something to give to people in need.
29. Stop all your dirty talk. Say the right thing at the right time and help others by what you say.