Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders, make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
I can do everything through Him Who gives me strength.
Behave yourselves wisely (living prudently and with discretion) in your relations with those of the outside world, making the very most of the time and seizing (buying up) the opportunity
The Law codifies right behavior.
Right action is based on right thought.
A new mind based on spiritual rebirth is required.
Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ grants this to us.
He paid our sin debt in full. We can be reborn of
the Holy Spirit and live forever with Him and the Father.