The simple believes every word, but the prudent considers well his steps.

Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.

Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might; for there is no work nor reasoning nor knowledge nor wisdom in Sheol where you go.

saying, This man began to build and was not able to finish.

It is necessary for Me to work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; the night is coming when no one is able to work.

Attend to these things; give yourself entirely to them, that your progress may be evident to all.

Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine. Continue in them, for in doing this you will deliver both yourself and those who hear you.