22 Run away from adolescent cravings. Instead, pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace together with those who confess the Lord with a clean heart.
23 Avoid foolish and thoughtless discussions, since you know that they produce conflicts.
24 God’s slave shouldn’t be argumentative but should be kind toward all people, able to teach, patient,
25 and should correct opponents with gentleness. Perhaps God will change their mind and give them a knowledge of the truth.
26 They may come to their senses and escape from the devil’s trap that holds them captive to do his will.