"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect."

"They profess to know God, but they deny him by their works. They are detestable, disobedient, unfit for any good work."

"I repeat, let no one think me foolish. But even if you do, accept me as a fool, so that I too may boast a little."

"If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha."

"But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine. Older men are to be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in steadfastness."