“For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts” (Isaiah 55:9)

“And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward” (Matthew 10:42)

“Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another” (Romans 12:10)

“For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh: how much more shall the blood of Christ . . . purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God” (Hebrews 9:13–14)?

“Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom” (Proverbs 13:10)

“Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water” (Hebrews 10:22)

“And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also” (2 Timothy 2:2)

“Some men’s sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment; and some men they follow after” (1 Timothy 5:24)

“Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do” (1 Thessalonians 5:11)

“And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient” (2 Timothy 2:24)