'Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph. And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, Come and see.'

King David tells of a time in his life when riches, fame and moral liberty to do as he liked seemed superior to walking with God and eternal life. But suddenly, overcome by shame he saw the hollowness of the godless life and prayed for pardon and a new life.

The ‘good fight’ is for the Gospel and for personal holiness. For the latter, here is the vital biblical doctrine of concupiscence, teaching that the motions of temptation are sinful, contrary to the Catholic and increasingly the evangelical view. Here is the battle for a pure heart.

To honour elders (or overseeers) is to hold them in high regard for their works' sake. They hold up God's Word, and must discern the errors Satan constantly bombards us with. Elders are susceptible to discipline, the Word being of such vital importance.

'These are the generations of Jacob. Joseph, being seventeen years old, was feeding the flock with his brethren; and the lad was with the sons of Bilhah, and with the sons of Zilpah, his father's wives: and Joseph brought unto his father their evil report. Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old age: and he made him a coat of many colours.'

'And Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him.'