The author further states that members of the Gnostic community, as adepts at the Word, are held to a higher standard and will be judged more harshly if they sin against it.
Jesus' teachings emphasize the importance of the soul over worldly gains and the dangers of ignorance and sin.
The text describes the faith laid down by the master who rescued the reader from ignorance and darkness.
The master taught the reader about the good things of the Father and race and advised not to esteem the worldly form as advantageous.
The text also mentions the way in which the cross became the head and how the decree will be fulfilled, giving birth to an offspring that will receive a perfect body and become complete through the presence of the Son of God.
It encourages the sharing of gifts and talents without jealousy and to recognize the grace that dwells within each person.
The author cautions against ignorance and jealousy towards one's brothers and sisters and encourages love and reconciliation with the grace of the Head.
The text also criticizes those who persecute members of the Church, as they are senselessly mad and cannot find true spiritual fulfillment.