Paul ends his discussion by summarizing two principles to guide Christian behavior:
Believers should do everything to honor God (see Colossians 3:17; 1 Peter 4:11).
Believers should avoid offending others and should not harm another person's Christian faith (compare 1 Corinthians 8:9, 13; 1 John 2:10). Christians should prioritize what is best for others over personal privilege (compare Romans 14:13–15, 19–21; 15:1–2). These two principles are central to Paul's advice on practical Christian living in this letter.