'Merely' in the Bible

Your adornment must not be merely external—braiding the hair, and wearing gold jewelry, or putting on dresses;

“He must turn away from wickedness and do what is right.He must search for peace [with God, with self, with others] and pursue it eagerly [actively—not merely desiring it].

Give a shepherd's care to God's flock among you, exercising oversight not merely as a duty but willingly under God's direction, not for shameful profit but eagerly.