“But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Savior Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel” (II Timothy 1:10).

“And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection” (Luke 8:14).

“Lift not up your horn on high: speak not with a stiff neck. For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. But God is the judge: He putteth down one, and setteth up another” (Psalm 75:5–7).

“But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean” (Acts 10:14).

This response of Peter to the Lord’s command is a self contradiction. How could He be Peter’s Lord if Peter felt free to disobey His command?

“Rejoice evermore” (I Thessalonians 5:16).