If, however, a father thinks that he is not acting fairly by his unmarried daughter, when she is past her youth, and if under these circumstances her marriage ought to take place, let him act as he thinks right. He is doing nothing wrong-let the marriage take place.

For God is not a God of disorder, but of peace.) This custom prevails in all the Churches of Christ's People.

In conclusion, Brothers, wherever you find anything true or honorable, righteous or pure, lovable or praiseworthy, or if 'virtue' and 'honour' have any meaning, there let your thoughts dwell.

For you know well that you ought to follow our example. When we were with you, our life was not ill-ordered,

Seeketh

A man must not study his own interests, but the interests of others.

As to secure that there should be no disunion in the body, but that the parts should show the same care for one another.

So, then, each one of us will have to render account of himself to God.

We, the strong, ought to take on our own shoulders the weaknesses of those who are not strong, and not merely to please ourselves.

Remember, Brothers, to you the Call came to give you freedom. Only do not make your freedom an opportunity for self-indulgence, but serve one another in a loving spirit.

Brothers, even if a man should be caught committing a sin, you who are spiritually minded should, in a gentle spirit, help him to recover himself, taking care lest any one of you also should be tempted.

Nothing should be done in a factious spirit or from vanity, but each of you should with all humility regard others as of more account than himself,

and that is why I submit to anything for the sake of God's People, that they also may obtain the Salvation which comes from union with Christ Jesus, and imperishable glory.

We have learned to know what love is from this--that Christ laid down his life on our behalf. Therefore we also ought to lay down our lives on behalf of our Brothers.

Is not

I, however, say to you that any one who cherishes anger against his brother shall be liable to answer for it to the Court; and whoever pours contempt upon his brother shall be liable to answer for it to the High Council, while whoever calls down curses upon him shall be liable to answer for it in the fiery Pit.

As they remained silent, Jesus looked round at them in anger, grieving at the hardness of their hearts, and said to the man: "Stretch out your hand." The man stretched it out; and his hand had become sound.

Mark this, my dear Brothers--Let every one be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry;

Thinketh

Knowing their thoughts, Jesus exclaimed: "Why do your cherish such wicked thoughts?

When the Pharisee who had invited Jesus saw this, he said to himself: "Had this man been 'The Prophet,' he would have known who, and what sort of woman, this is who is touching him, and that she is an outcast."

General references

I, however, say to you--Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you,

Let each of us please his neighbor for his neighbor's good, to help in the building up of his character.

And one and all should consider, not only their own interests, but also the interests of others.