by J. C. Ryle
- Endeavour to be of one mind with God as we find His mind described in Scripture.
- Endeavour to shun every known sin and to keep every known commandment.
- Strive to be like our Lord Jesus Christ.
- Follow after meekness, longsuffering, gentleness, patience, kind tempers, government of his tongue. He will bear much, forbear much, overlook much.
- Follow after temperance and self-denial.
- Follow after charity and brotherly kindness.
- Follow after a spirit of mercy and benevolence toward others.
- Follow after purity of heart.
- Follow after the fear of God.
- Follow after humility.
- Follow after faithfulness in all the duties and relations of life.
- Follow after spiritual mindedness.