But you must let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing.

My brothers, do not let your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus, the Messiah, be tainted by favoritism.

Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his noble conduct that his actions are done humbly and wisely.

Be miserable, mourn, and cry. Let your laughter be turned into mourning, and your joy into gloom.

Above all, brothers, do not swear oaths by heaven, by earth, or by any other object. Instead, let your "Yes" mean yes and your "No" mean no! Otherwise, you may fall under condemnation.