Of his own will, he begot us with the word of truth, in order that we might be, as it were, the first-fruits of his creatures.

Behold also the ships, which are very great, and are driven by violent winds; yet they are turned about by a very small helm, to whatever point the will of him that directs it may determine.

Who is wise and discreet among you? Let him show, by a good behavior, his works, with the meekness of wisdom.

Adulterers and adulteresses, know you not that the friend ship of the world is enmity to God? Whoever, therefore, will be a friend of the world, is an enemy of God.

your gold and your silver are covered with rust; and their rust will be a testimony against you, and will eat your flesh as fire. You have heaped up treasures in the last days.