32 For they that are double-faced are guilty of a twofold sin; for they both do the evil thing and they have pleasure in them that do it, following the example of the spirits of deceit, and striving against mankind. (T12) 33 Do ye, therefore, my children, keep the law of the Lord, and give not heed unto evil as unto good; but look unto the thing that is really good, and keep it in all commandments of the Lord, having your conversation therein, and resting therein. (T12) 34 For the latter ends of men do show their righteousness or unrighteousness, when they meet the angels of the Lord and of Satan. (T12)
Testament of Asher 1:32–34
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