18"In the last times people who ridicule [God] will appear. They will follow their own ungodly desires." 19These are the people who cause divisions. They are concerned about physical things, not spiritual things. 20Dear friends, use your most holy faith to grow. Pray with the Holy Spirit's help. 21Remain in God's love as you look for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to give you eternal life. 22Show mercy to those who have doubts. 23Save others by snatching them from the fire [of hell]. Show mercy to others, even though you are afraid that you might be stained by their sinful lives. 24God can guard you so that you don't fall and so that you can be full of joy as you stand in his glorious presence without fault. 25Before time began, now, and for eternity glory, majesty, power, and authority belong to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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