2 Petrus 3:3

3:3 Above all, understand this:¹ In the last days blatant scoffers² will come, being propelled by their own evil urges³

Roma 6:6

6:6 We know that⁴ our old man was crucified with him so that the body of sin would no longer dominate us,⁵ so that we would no longer be enslaved to sin.

Roma 13:11

Motivation to Godly Conduct

13:11 And do this⁶ because we know⁷ the time, that it is already the hour for us to awake from sleep, for our salvation is now nearer than when we became believers.

Roma 13:1

Submission to Civil Government

13:1 Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except by God’s appointment,⁸ and the authorities that exist have been instituted by God.

Titus 1:9

1:9 He must hold firmly to the faithful message as it has been taught,⁹ so that he will be able to give exhortation in such healthy teaching¹⁰ and correct those who speak against it.

Yakobus 1:3

1:3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.