15. Therefore let those of us who are “perfect” embrace this point of view. If you think otherwise, God will reveal to you the error of your ways.
16. Nevertheless, let us live up to the standard that we have already attained.
17. Be imitators of me, brothers and sisters, and watch carefully those who are living this way, just as you have us as an example.
18. For many live, about whom I have often told you, and now, with tears, I tell you that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ.