Place a small dish of sweet oil next to an open bible and lighted candle. Pass the oil so all can dip a finger in the oil and bless themselves.
LEADER: Gracious God, you ask us to seek righteousness and humility.
ALL: May we do no wrong and utter no lies.
LEADER: Embrace us, Holy One, as we seek refuge in your Name.
ALL: May we have courage to do your will.