christian values

"Merciful powers, Restrain in me the cursèd thoughts that nature Gives."

shows Banquo's faith and desire for God's guidance in resisting temptation, highlighting his belief in divine intervention

"What, can the devil speak true?"

Banquo's skepticism and disbelief in the witches' prophecies, suggesting that he views them as agents of the devil and not divine messengers

"The instruments of darkness… win us with honest trifles – to betray"

highlights Banquo's awareness of the dangers of succumbing to temptation, echoing the biblical story of the Fall (story of adam and eve)

"I fear thou play'dst most foully for't.”

shows Banquo's suspicion of Macbeth's actions, suggesting that he is aware of the immoral means Macbeth has used to achieve power.