Therefore everyone who confesses Me before men, I will also confess him before My Father who is in heaven. But whoever denies Me before men, I will also deny him before My Father who is in heaven. (Matthew 10:32–33)
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. (Ephesians 6:12)
Therefore, putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls. (James 1:21)
In this case, moreover, it is required of stewards that one be found trustworthy. (1 Corinthians 4:2)
As a boy growing up in Baltimore, I had a regular Saturday regiment. First, I would finish the home responsibilities that my mom had assigned me. Then, when all of my chores were done – usually by noon – I would head down to the diamond. The diamond was a large field located just a few minutes from my house where the guys gathered every Saturday to play football.