because it is written, "You shall be holy, for I am holy."

and, "A stone that causes men to stumble and a rock that makes them fall;" they stumble because they disobey the wordas they were desstined to do.

For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.

Therefore, since Christ has suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same purpose, because he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin,

Above all, hold unfailing your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins.

If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.

Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you.