Titus 1:16
They profess to know God; but in their actions they disown Him, and are detestable and disobedient men, and for any good work are utterly useless.
Matthew 15:7-9
Hypocrites! well did Isaiah prophesy of you,
Mark 4:16-17
In the same way those who receive the seed on the rocky places are those who, when they have heard the Message, at once accept it joyfully,
Mark 6:20
for Herod stood in awe of John, knowing him to be an upright and holy man, and he protected him. After listening to him he was in great perplexity, and yet he found a pleasure in listening.
Mark 12:14
So they came to Him. "Rabbi," they said, "we know that you are a truthful man and you do not fear any one; for you do not recognize human distinctions, but teach God's way truly. Is it allowable to pay poll-tax to Caesar, or not?
John 5:35
He was the lamp that burned and shone, and for a time you were willing to be gladdened by his light.
Hebrews 6:4-6
For it is impossible, in the case of those who have once for all been enlightened, and have tasted the sweetness of the heavenly gift, and have been made partakers of the Holy Spirit,
James 1:21-22
Ridding yourselves, therefore, of all that is vile and of the evil influences which prevail around you, welcome in a humble spirit the Message implanted within you, 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 make your hearts pure, you who are half-hearted towards God.
1 Peter 2:1-2
Rid yourselves therefore of all ill-will and all deceitfulness, of insincerity and envy, and of all evil speaking.