On Being a Christian (Romans 12) →
- Never pride yourself on being better than you really are.
- Think of yourself dispassionately.
- When you give, you should give generously.
- If you are put in charge, you must be conscientious.
- If you do works of mercy, let it be because you enjoy doing them.
- Love without any pretense.
- Avoid what is evil; stick to what is good.
- Let your feelings of deep affection for one another come to expression.
- Regard others as more important than yourself.
- In the service of the Lord, work not half-heartedly but with conscientiousness and an eager spirit.
- Be joyful.
- Persevere in hardship.
- Keep praying regularly.
- Share with any of God’s holy people who are in need.
- Look for opportunities to be hospitable.
- Bless your persecutors; never curse them, bless them.
- Rejoice with others when they rejoice.
- Be sad with those in sorrow.
- Give the same consideration to all.
- Pay no regard to social standing.
- Meet humble people on their own terms.
- Do not congratulate yourself on your own wisdom.
- Never pay back evil with evil.
- To the utmost of your ability, be at peace with everyone.
- Never try to get revenge.
- If your enemy is hungry, give him something to eat; if thirsty, something to drink.
- Do not be mastered by evil, but master evil with good.