In view of the mercies of God I present my body today a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God. I am not conformed to this world, but I am transformed by the renewing of my mind, and I discern what is the will of God.

I do not think more highly of myself than I ought to think but I think with sober judgment. I rejoice in hope, I am patient in tribulation, and I am constant in prayer.

I do not repay evil with evil. So far as depends on me I live peaceable with all. I do not avenge myself, I leave vengeance to the wrath of God. I  I am not overcome with evil but I overcome evil with good.