Shine as lights

12So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—work out your own salvation with fear and trembling,

13For God is the one working in you both to will and to work for his good pleasure.

14Do everything without grumbling or arguing,

15so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world

16holding fast the word of life, for a boast to me in the day of Messiah, that I did not run in vain or labor in vain.

17But even if I am being poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice and rejoice with all of you.

18In the same way, you also rejoice and rejoice with me.