Therefore, be imitators of God, as dearly loved children, and walk in love, as Christ also loved us and gave himself for us, a sacrificial and fragrant offering to God.

Then the angel of the Lord appeared to him and said: “The Lord is with you, valiant warrior.”

Therefore, ridding yourselves of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent, humbly receive the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves.

The king was overjoyed and gave orders to take Daniel out of the den. When Daniel was brought up from the den, he was found to be unharmed, for he trusted in his God.

No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.

Be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful.

The one who follows instruction is on the path to life, but the one who rejects correction goes astray.

Do not give false testimony against your neighbor.

For you were called to be free, brothers and sisters; only don’t use this freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but serve one another through love.