Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
A general conclusion: as you have been taught in word and example, build your lives to the rule of all holiness and righteousness. Whatever beautifies and sets you apart with holy gravity, think on these things.
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Whatever agrees with Scripture, the Gospel, or even nature's light, pursue truth against falsehood and hypocrisy. Be grave, just between man and man, chaste against filth, lovely to cultivate friendship, and of good report to establish a name better than precious ointment.
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Truth is the principal character of our profession. Honesty answers the dignity of your calling; justice follows divine and human law; purity preserves heart, hand, tongue, eye from all filth; loveliness shows easiness to pardon, compassion, liberality, these soften the most savage tempers and are naturally praiseworthy in themselves.
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