Let all things be done decently and in order.

Let us walk properly, as in the day not in reveling and drunkenness, not in sexual promiscuity and lustful acts, and not in strife and jealousy.

that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and may have need of nothing.

Let us walk honestly, as in the day not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.

That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing.

It is no less an honour for me to succeed President Jean Ping, who has carried a heavy burden of responsibility with grace, warmth and humour over the past year.