And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.

But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.