showing yourself to be an example of good works in every way. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,

Here is another way that our people ¹  can learn ²  to engage in good works to meet pressing needs and so not be unfruitful.

He ¹  gave himself for us to set us free from every kind of lawlessness and to purify for himself a people who are truly his, ²  who are eager to do good. ³ 

This saying ¹  is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on such truths, ²  so that those who have placed their faith in God may be intent on engaging in good works. These things are good and beneficial for all people.