As the epistle moves to a close, the author commends a way of life to the readers and presses them to grow in faithful practice. The original command to contend for the faith becomes a practical conclusion. Contending for the faith involves building others up in the faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, and practicing mercy. And this faithful practice should, finally, move those who identify themselves as the beloved people to whom the letter is addressed to practice their faith in such a manner that