In 1 Thes 5, Paul gives some more guidance for Christian living. He says that since we know that the day of the Lord will come when nobody is expecting, we must be alert and self-controlled "putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet". We are advised to "warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone, be joyful always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances". Finally, Paul says not to put out the "Spirit's fire", test everything, hold on to the good, and avoid every kind of evil. He prays, "May God Himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through", for "the One who calls you is faithful and He will do it".