The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from King James Bible: in guile:
TH1 2:4 But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the
gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our
hearts.
TH1 2:5 For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know,
nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:
TH1 2:6 Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others,
when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.
TH1 2:7 But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her
children:
TH1 2:8 So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to
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