(1 Thessalonians 2:15-16): "They have killed both the Lord Jesus and His prophets, and they have expelled us, and they do not please God, and they resist all men, who hinder us from speaking to the Gentiles that they may be saved, and through this they always fill the measure of their sins; but wrath draweth nigh upon them to the end."

Chapter 2. Whoever fulfills the commandment of God, and not out of a healthy disposition, but at least visibly preserves the teaching of the Lord exactly, should not forbid it, since he does not harm anyone, and others, perhaps, receive benefit from it; but it is necessary to advise him, so that he also has a thought worthy of a good deed.

(Matthew 6:2-4): "When you give alms, do not trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, so that people may glorify them. Verily I say unto you, they have already received their reward. But with you, when you give alms, let not your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your alms may be secret; and your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you openly." The same is said about prayer.

(Mark 9:38-40): "John said: Teacher! we have seen a man who casts out demons in Thy name, and does not follow us; and they forbade him, because he does not follow us. Jesus said, "Do not rebuke him, for no one who has done a miracle in my name can soon curse me." For whoever is not against you is for you."

(Phil. 1:15-18): "Some, it is true, out of envy and covetousness, while others preach Christ with good disposition. Some, out of curiosity, preach Christ uncleanly, thinking to increase the weight of my bonds; and others out of love, knowing that I have been appointed to defend the gospel. But what about that? No matter how Christ is preached, feigned or sincere, I rejoice and will rejoice."

Rule 20.

About baptism; What is the intention and what power of baptism