Luke 10:42
But only one thing is [really] needful. For Mary has made the better choice, which will not be taken away from her."
John 3:20
For every person who practices evil things hates the light [of truth] and does not come to it, for fear of having his deeds exposed [as sinful].
Acts 7:51-54
You people are unbending and unrepentant in your hearts and [unwilling to listen with] your ears. You are always resisting [the desires of] the Holy Spirit just like your forefathers did.
Hebrews 11:25
but chose rather to suffer mistreatment with God's people [i.e., the Israelites] than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a brief time.