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Chapter 6:
LOOK TO THE BISHOP: so that God may also look upon you. I will stand in for the souls of those who are subject to the bishop, the presbyters, and the deacons; may I have a share with them in the presence of God! Work together with one another, compete together, run together, endure together, rest together, rise together. As stewards of God, of His household, and His servants, please Him and serve Him, so that you may receive the promised wages from Him. Let none of you be rebellious. Let your baptism be your armor, faith be your spear, love be your helmet, and patience be your complete protection. Let your treasures be your good works, so that you may receive the gift of God, as is deserved. Let your spirit be long-suffering towards each other with meekness, just as God is towards you. As for me, I rejoice in you at all times.