Because to be earthly-minded is to be an enemy to God, for such a mind does not submit to the Law of God, nor indeed can it do so.

The rest grew callous; as Scripture says--'God has given them a deadness of mind--eyes that are not to see and ears that are not to hear--and it is so to this very day.'

'Who has ever comprehended the mind of the Lord? Who has ever become his counselor?

Again, one man considers some days to be more sacred than others, while another considers all days to be alike. Every one ought to be fully convinced in his own mind.

Who risked their own lives to save mine. It is not I alone who thank them, but all the Churches among the Gentiles thank them also.