excellence
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3And so Daniel excelled above all the leaders and governors, because a greater spirit of God was in him.
23Whatever you do, do it from the heart, as for the Lord, and not for men.
8Concerning the rest, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is chaste, whatever is just, whatever is holy, whatever is worthy to be loved, whatever is of good repute, if there is any virtue, if there is any praiseworthy discipline: meditate on these.
7In all things, present yourself as an example of good works: in doctrine, with integrity, with seriousness,
7But, just as in all things you abound in faith and in word and in knowledge and in all solicitude, and even more so in your charity toward us, so also may you abound in this grace.
9And this I pray: that your charity may abound more and more, with knowledge and with all understanding, 10so that you may be confirmed in what is better, in order that you may be sincere and without offense on the day of Christ:
12For a greater spirit, and foresight, and understanding, and interpretation of dreams, and the revealing of secrets, and the solution to difficulties were found in him, that is, in Daniel, to whom the king gave the name Belteshazzar. Now, therefore, let Daniel be summoned, and he will explain the interpretation.”
3in the same manner that all things which are for life and piety have been given to us by his Divine virtue, through the plan of him who has called us to our own glory and virtue. 4Through Christ, he has given us the greatest and most precious promises, so that by these things you may become sharers in the Divine Nature, fleeing from the corruption of that desire which is in the world.
29Have you seen a man swift in his work? He shall stand in the sight of kings, and not before those who are disreputable.
9But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, an acquired people, so that you may announce the virtues of him who has called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
7Serve with good will, as to the Lord, and not to men. 8For you know that whatever good each one will do, the same will he receive from the Lord, whether he is servant or free.
8The book of this law shall not depart from your mouth. Instead, you shall meditate upon it, day and night, so that you may observe and do all the things that are written in it. Then you shall direct your way and understand it.