Of his own will begat he us by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of first fruits of his creatures.

For if any one be an hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like a man beholding his natural face in a glass.

Behold also the ships, tho' they are so great, and driven by fierce winds, yet are turned about by a very small helm, whithersoever the pilot listeth.

Who is a wise and knowing man among you? Let him shew by a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.

Ye adulterers and adultresses, know ye not, that the friendship of the world is enmity against God? Whosoever therefore desireth to be a friend of the world, is an enemy of God.

Your gold and silver is cankered, and the canker of them shall be a testimony against you, and shall eat your flesh as fire: ye have laid up treasure in the last days.