For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who disbelieve, no amount of proof is sufficient.

If one fears men much he will never do anything great for God: all that one does for God arouses persecution.

If our church is not marked by caring for the poor, the oppressed, the hungry, we are guilty of heresy.

Concerning the harsh treatment of the body for our Lord's sake, I would say, avoid anything that would cause the shedding even of a drop of blood.

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.

The enemy is like a woman, weak in face of opposition, but correspondingly strong when not opposed. In a quarrel with a man, it is natural for a woman to lose heart and run away when he faces up to her; on the other hand, if the man begins to be afraid and to give ground, her rage, vindictiveness and fury overflow and know no limit.

The acknowledgment of and gratitude for favors and gifts received is loved and esteemed in Heaven and on earth.