1 Thessalonians 5:15-23

15If someone does something bad against you, do not do anything bad against them in return. Never do that. Instead, always try to do good things that will help one other and help everyone else.

16Always be happy.

17Pray at all times.

18Whatever may happen to you, continue to thank God. God wants you to do that, because you belong to Christ Jesus.

19Do not stop the work of God's Spirit.

20When people speak messages on God's behalf, do not refuse to listen.

21Instead, think carefully about everything, to see if it is true. Remember to obey anything that is good.

22But keep away from any kind of bad thing.

23I pray that God will help you to be completely good, as his people should be. He is the one who gives us peace in our minds. I pray that he will take care of you in every way, in your spirit, in your soul and in your body. Then you will not be guilty of anything that is bad, when our Lord Jesus Christ returns.