Four rules , Drink, Steal, Swear,and Lie

I met this guy while I was in Greer and he has a
motto he lives by everyday. He said listen carefully and live by these 4
rules: Drink, Steal, Swear, & Lie. I was shaking my head 'no', but he
then told me to listen while he explained his four rules. So here they are:

1.. "Drink" from the "everlasting cup" every day.
2.. "Steal" a moment to help someone that is in worse shape than you
are.
3.. "Swear" that you will be a better person today than yesterday.
4.. And last, but not least, when you "lie" down at night, thank God
you live in America and have freedom.

I am not as good as I should be; I am not as good as I could be; but THANK
GOD, I am better than I used to be.