I urge you as exiles,

Keep away from desires;

Of those fleshy lifestyles,

That temptation acquires.

They do battle with the soul,

You must maintain good conduct;

With righteousness in control,

How Jesus Christ would instruct.

Let others see your good deeds,

That is glorifying God;

Catering to other needs,

Showing Him honor and laud.

Be subject to laws of man,

Remember God is supreme;

Abiding to what they plan,

For the Lord controls their scheme.

God will punish if done wrong,

And will praise those who do good;

As He will make them headstrong,

If they perform as they should.

Live as free people of God,

Freedom not to do evil;

Rather to honor and laud,

Contrary to the devil.

Love all of the believers,

Fear God and honor the King;

Comfort all who are grievers,

For the hope that God will bring.

Be subject to your masters,

Not just as good and gentle;

Though their plans are disasters,

God gives you an acquittal.

For this God does find favor,

As someone who does endure;

Because Christ is your Savior,

And all evils He will cure.

For to this you have been called,

Since Jesus suffered for you;

As His Spirit cleansed where flawed,

If you are faithful and true.



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