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

That religious observance which is pure and spotless in the eyes of God our Father is this--to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself uncontaminated by the world.

Listen, my dear Brothers. Has not God chosen those who are poor in the things of this world to be rich through their faith, and to possess the Kingdom which he has promised to those who love him?

And that in this way the words of Scripture came true-- "Abraham believed God, and that was regarded by God as righteousness," and "He was called the friend of God."

From the very same mouth come blessings and curses! My Brothers, it is not right that this should be so.

You ought, rather, to say 'If the Lord wills, we shall live and do this or that.'