14As obedient children, do not conform to the passions of your former ignorance.
15But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do,
16for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”
17Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.
18For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life you inherited from your forefathers,
19but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot.
20He was known before the foundation of the world, but was revealed in the last times for your sake.
21Through Him you believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and glorified Him; and so your faith and hope are in God.
— 1 Peter 1:14-21

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