1 I BEG, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, supplications, and thanksgivings be made in behalf of all men,
2 in behalf of kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all piety and sobriety.
3 This is excellent and pleasing in the sight of God, our Savior,
12 So the Law is holy and the commandment is holy and just and good.
4 For everything made by God is excellent and nothing is to be rejected if taken with thanksgiving.
5 For it is made holy through God's message and through prayer.
50 Salt is good, but if the salt loses its saltness, with what can you flavor it? Have salt in yourselves and be at peace with one another."
17 every good gift and every perfect boon is from above; it descends from the Father of lights, with whom there is no change or shadow caused by turning.
16 Do not let what is good to you be spoken of as evil.
2 Do not follow the fashions of this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your minds so as to recognize what is the good and pleasing and perfect will of God.