1 Peter 1:17-22

17So if you call God your Father, live your time as temporary residents on earth in fear. He is the God who judges all people by what they have done, and he doesn’t play favorites.

18Realize that you weren’t set free from the worthless life handed down to you from your ancestors by a payment of silver or gold which can be destroyed.

19Rather, the payment that freed you was the precious blood of Christ, the lamb with no defects or imperfections.

20He is the lamb who was known long ago before the world existed, but for your good he became publicly known in the last period of time.

21Through him you believe in God who brought Christ back to life and gave him glory. So your faith and confidence are in God.

22Love each other with a warm love that comes from the heart. After all, you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth. As a result you have a sincere love for each other.