3. Let's grow up, if God is willing.
7. A field is useful to farmers, if there is enough rain to make good crops grow. In fact, God will bless that field.
8. But land that produces only thorn bushes is worthless. It is likely to fall under God's curse, and in the end it will be set on fire.
9. My friends, we are talking this way. But we are sure that you are doing those really good things that people do when they are being saved.
10. God is always fair. He will remember how you helped his people in the past and how you are still helping them. You belong to God, and he won't forget the love you have shown his people.