Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before unknown men.

As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.  “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.  Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house.  Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.

See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise,  redeeming the time, because the days are evil.  Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.

If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!