What then shall we do, brothers? Shall we idly abstain from doing good, and forsake love? May the Master never allow this to happen, at least to us; but let us hasten with earnestness and zeal to accomplish every good work. (2) For the Creator and Master of the universe himself rejoices in his works. (3) For by his infinitely great might he established the heavens, and in his incomprehensible wisdom he set them in order. Likewise he separated the earth from the water surrounding it, and set it firmly upon the sure foundation of his own will; and the living creatures which walk upon it he called into existence by his decree. Having already created the sea and the living creatures in it, he fixed the boundaries by his own power. (4) Above all, as the most excellent and by far the greatest work of his intelligence, with his holy and faultless hands he formed man as a representation of his own image. (5) For thus spoke God: "Let us make man in our image and likeness. And God created man; male and female he created them." (6) So, having finished all these things, he praised them and blessed them and said, ÒIncrease and multiply." (7) We have seen that all the righteous have been adorned with good works. Indeed, the Lord himself, having adorned himself with good works, rejoiced. (8) So, since we have this pattern, let us unhesitatingly conform ourselves to his will; let us with all our strength do the work of righteousness. (1 Clem. 33)