'Principle' in the Bible

Where then is there room for your boasting? It is for ever shut out. On what principle? On the ground of merit? No, but on the ground of faith.

For even the Christ did not seek His own pleasure. His principle was, "The reproaches which they addressed to Thee have fallen on me."

And all who shall regulate their lives by this principle--may peace and mercy be given to them--and to the true Israel of God.

For every child of God overcomes the world; and the victorious principle which has overcome the world is our faith.