Let your modesty be a sufficient incitement, yea, an exhortation to everyone to be at peace on their merely looking at you.

But some most worthless persons are in the habit of carrying about the name of Jesus Christ in wicked guile, while yet they practice things unworthy of God, and hold opinions contrary to the doctrine of Christ, to their own destruction, and that of those who give credit to them, whom you must avoid as ye would wild beasts.

All the things in this world are gifts of God, created for us, to be the means by which we can come to know him better, love him more surely, and serve him more faithfully.

Teach us to give and not to count the cost.

For those who love, nothing is too difficult, especially when it is done for the love of our Lord Jesus Christ.

If you attach your heart to certain places and occupations, obedience oftentimes places you in some other place that you may not like; to be always cheerful, be always humble and obedient.

Pray as if God will take care of all; act as if all is up to you.