Exercise yourself towards godliness.

Don't be surprised and do not despair. The Spirit has said expressly that some will depart from the faith.

Praise the Lord who has stooped down to save sinners.

This passage gives something of a creed, a simple statement of faith, about the person and work of Jesus Christ. You are called to accept and believe these great truths about the person and work of Jesus Christ.

Deacons are servants of the church who care for the physical and mercy needs of the congregation. They may be women as well as men.

Christ gave elders to care for the church, therefore pray for men of godly character to serve as elders.

Keep your eyes on Jesus, being wary of the sins of immodesty and disrespect. Rather, worship with modesty and respect.

With hands stretched out to heaven, and wary of the sins of anger and doubt, pray that the Lord of heaven would help.