Titus 1:16
They profess that they know God, but in their works they deny him, being detestable and disobedient, and, as it respects every good work, rejected.
Matthew 15:7-9
Hypocrites! well did Isaiah prophesy of you, saying,
Mark 4:16-17
And these are they that, in like manner, received seed in stony places: who, when they hear the word, immediately receive it with joy:
Mark 6:20
for Herod feared John, because he knew him to be a just and holy man; and he kept him in safety. And having heard him, he did many things, and heard him with pleasure.
Mark 12:14
And they came and said to him: Teacher, we know that you are true, and that you care for no one; for you do not regard the person of men, but teach the way of God in truth. Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?
John 5:35
He was the burning and shining lamp; and you were willing, for a time, to rejoice in his light.
Hebrews 6:4-6
For it is impossible to renew again to repentance those who have once been enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and have been made partakers of the Holy Spirit,
James 1:21-22
Wherefore, laying aside all filthiness, and every excess caused by malice, receive with meekness the ingrafted word, which is able to save your souls.
James 4:8
draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded men.
1 Peter 2:1-2
Therefore, laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envyings, and all evil speakings,