Being chosen by God in love and sanctified by his Spirit, it is fitting for us to be a merciful, kind, humble, meek, and patient people. We how have received mercy, should show mercy. We who have known his kindness, should be kind to others. We who understand our unworthiness, should be humble and meek. And we who trust in God's providential purposes in our life and good will towards us, have every reason to be patient.