The prophet shows that, for the sake of silence, we are to abstain even from good talk. If this be so, how much more needful is it that we refrain from evil words, on account of the penalty of the sin!

Idleness is an enemy of the soul.

Idleness is the enemy of the soul; and therefore the brethren ought to be employed in manual labor at certain times, at others, in devout reading.

Girded with faith and the performance of good works, let us follow in his [Jesus] paths by the guidance of the Gospel.

It is time now for us to rise from sleep.

Listen and attend with the ear of your heart.

He should first show them in deeds rather than words all that is good and holy.