judging by my blog stats – this post from 4 september 2007 seems to be very popular lately. worth a re-post, methinks ;0)
- Love should be honest.
- Avoid that which is bad in favor of that which is good.
- Let your affections be kind, sincere and honorable.
- Honor each other.
- Be the example.
- Never cool in your commitment.
- Nurture and develop your enthusiasm!
- Serve the Lord.
- Rejoice in hope.
- Be steadfast in the face of oppression.
- Pray.
- Help those around you.
- Always be courteous.
- Bless those who persecute – for they are hurt.
- Never curse another.
- Share in the joy of those who rejoice.
- Share in the sadness of those who weep.
- Always find agreement amongst yourselves. (“find” is a verb.)
- Never, ever be conceited – in fact, avoid the conceited.
- Choose in stead those who are humble – and be humble.
- Be mindful (not proud) of your opinions. Learn more.
- Forget about getting even – hurting those who hurt you, hurts more.
- Rather fill your hearts with goodwill towards all mankind. All year long.
- As far as possible, live in peace with everybody. Make it possible.
- Revenge is not in your jurisdiction – leave that to God.
- Rather care and provide nourishment to those you believe to be your enemy.
- Even more so to those who believe you are their enemy. (The lesson goes both ways.)
- Do not let evil overcome you.
- Defeat evil with good.
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