16 Don't be fooled, my dear friends.
17 Every good and perfect gift comes down from the Father who created all the lights in the heavens. He is always the same and never makes dark shadows by changing.
18 He wanted us to be his own special people, and so he sent the true message to give us new birth.
19 My dear friends, you should be quick to listen and slow to speak or to get angry.
20 If you are angry, you cannot do any of the good things God wants done.
21 You must stop doing anything immoral or evil. Instead be humble and accept the message planted in you to save you.
22 Obey God's message! Don't fool yourselves by just listening to it.