¹² We work with our hands to make a living. We speak kind words to those who speak against us. When people hurt us, we say nothing. ¹³ When people say bad things about us, we answer with kind words. People think of us as dirt that is worth nothing and as the worst thing on earth to this day.

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¹⁴ I do not write these things to shame you. I am doing this to help you know what you should do. You are my much-loved children.