Recently I read a short little piece entitled, “A Rule of Three.” Let me read it to you. I think that you will agree with its sentiments.

Three things to govern: Temper, Tongue, Conduct.

Three things to cultivate: Courage, Affection, Gentleness.

Three things to commend: Thrift, Industry, Promptness.

Three things to despise: Cruelty, Arrogance, Ingratitude.

Three things to wish for: Health, Contentment, Friends.

Three things to admire: Dignity, Intellectual Power, Gracefulness.

Three things to give: Alms to the Needy, Comfort to the Sad, Appreciation to the Worthy.

And I add one—Things to do: Study the Word of God, Obey It, Teach It to Others.

These might just make some good resolutions for the New Year also.

Author: Ernest S. Underwood