To rightly understand Jesus' teaching and actions, one needs to be aware of the historical and covenantal context in which these took place.

We are responsible to love all men, regardless of how they treat us. If we do not forgive others for their sins against us, God will not forgive our sins. We cannot expect to receive what we will not give.

The parable of the talents that Jesus taught, describes more than merely using one's abilities. As Christians, we are responsible to take action not merely believe something or have nice feelings.

The responsibility of the Christian is to love God, love neighbor, and to pursue holiness.

In 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Paul reminds the church in Corinth of gospel that he preached, that they embraced, and how they are responsible to hold fast to that faith based on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

In 1 Corinthians 9:2-12, Paul reminds the Church that it is good and right to support the apostles in their work of spreading the gospel. And even though it is appropriate, Paul and Barnabas have chosen not to seek after money and wish nothing to inhibit the gospel of Christ.

In 1 Corinthians 4:9-16, Paul describes the suffering he and the other apostles have undergone for preaching the gospel, as well as the importance of imitating the Fathers in the Christian Church.

In 2 Peter 1:10-19, Peter reminds his readers that it is their responsibility to pursue holiness and righteousness and to be a light to the world around them. The authority in the Church comes from the foundation of Jesus Christ and the apostles. The light of the Gospel will change the world.

In 1 Corinthians 1:10-17, Paul reminds the Church in Corinth that all authority is found in Jesus Christ, that we are baptized into Jesus Christ, and that we should be labeled by no other person.  We are the Church, the body of Christ.

In Romans 15:1-7, Paul shows how important it is for those who are strong and mature to help those who are weak in their faith. Peace, harmony, and humility ought to be the markers that identify the Christian faith.

In Titus 3:8-15, Paul instructs Titus to lead his people to doing good works, for this is the fruit of one who is a Christian. He warns him that there is no value in stupid controversies, genealogies, or arguments over the law.