The same text encouraged Christians to observe such rituals as obligatory fasting twice a week and recitation of the Our Father exactly three times a day. ​ — Matthew 6: 5 - 13; Luke 18: 12.
Samas kirjutises õhutati kristlasi pidama kinni sellistest kommetest nagu kohustuslik paastumine kaks korda nädalas ja meieisapalve lugemine kolm korda päevas.