“Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world.” (1 John 2:15)

“I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one.” (1 John 2:14)

“And hereby do we know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.” (1 John 2:3)

“This I say . . . that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk.” (Ephesians 4:17)

“. . . that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: the eyes of your understanding being enlightened.” (Ephesians 1:17-18)