My own text was from that same Paul of Tarsus, and from his Epistle to the Philippians, which I selected for its non-religious yet high moral character: Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
This selection by Hitchens was for his father's funeral. If only more evangelicals attempted to abide by this admonition. But of course they are "saved," that's all that matters and Martin Luther and Calvin made it clear that "works" were not important in the larger scheme of salvation.
There is a similar passage in Galatians that is supposed to be evidence of the authenticity of their faith. Hmmm....
"But the Fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control."
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