Do not let evil get the better of you; get the better of evil by doing good.

eternal life to those who by patiently doing good aim at glory, honour, and immortality,

Then what becomes of our boasting? It is ruled out absolutely. On what principle? On the principle of doing deeds? No, on the principle of faith.

For in me (that is, in my flesh) no good dwells, I know; the wish is there, but not the power of doing what is right.

Each of us must please his neighbour, doing him good by building up his faith.