17 So I’ll say this with Yahweh’s direction: you all are no longer to walk like unbelieving pagans who trust in their own futile thinking. 18 Their minds have been darkened because their ignorance has drawn them away from the life of God due to the hardening of their hearts. 19 They stopped caring about what’s right and wrong, and then greedily indulged themselves in their own impure lusts.

20 But you all didn’t learn that about the messiah. 21 If you had heard him and listened to his teaching, you would have heard the truth from Yeshua (Jesus; Grk. Yesus): 22 that you reject the former conduct of the old corrupted you, those seductive desires,[ref] 23 and allow the spirit driving your thoughts to be renewed 24 and so to remodel yourself[ref] as a godly person[ref] created to obey God and follow the pure truth.

25 So steer clear of lies—always speak the truth to those around you[ref] because we are members of each other. 26 Even when you’re angry, don’t sin,[ref] and don’t carry your anger through to the next day—27 don’t let the devil get his foot in. 28 If you’ve been stealing, then stop it. Instead you should be a hard worker, doing good things with your hands, so that you’ll earn enough to be able to help those who are in need. 29 Don’t let any bad talk come out of your mouths, but rather words that are helpful to encourage others and to show grace to them. 30 And don’t sadden God’s holy spirit, because he is the one who recorded your names for the day when the price will be paid to buy you all back. 31 So get rid of all bitterness, and rage and severe anger, uproars and slander, and any kind of malice. 32 Instead, be kind to each other, tender-hearted, forgiving each other just like God forgave you all through the work of the messiah.[ref]