1. _An inward state._--Sincerity, transparency of character.

2. _An outward walk._--Inoffensiveness of conduct. Not designedly

giving offence; sacrificing everything but principle rather than

grieve or mislead a weak brother.

3. _Perseverance in an upright life._--"Till the day of Christ." This

is the scorner's day; the good are hated and despised; but the day of

Christ is coming, and will rectify all wrongs. A day of blessing and

honour to the good, of confusion and punishment to the wicked; of

approval to the one, of condemnation to the other.