*1.* “Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.” *2.* “But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,” *3.* “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.” *4.* “Go to the ant, O sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise. Without having any chief, officer, or ruler, she prepares her bread in summer and gathers her food in harvest.”