Instruction

Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you.

Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, 'Brother, let me take out the speck that is in your eye,' when you yourself do not see the log that is in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take out the speck that is in your brother's eye.

But I say to you, do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if anyone would sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles.

Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.

Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.

When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.

Leave the presence of a fool, for there you do not meet words of knowledge.

A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

I bless the LORD who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me.

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.

Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.