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!

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

Before all, and above all, attention shall be paid to the care of the sick, so that they shall be served as if they were Christ Himself.

The first degree of humility is prompt obedience.

Idleness is an enemy of the soul.

And let them first pray together, that so they may associate in peace.

To attribute to God, and not to self, whatever good one sees in oneself; but to recognize always that the evil is one's own doing, and to impute it on one's self.