2 Peter 3:3

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

Romans 6:6

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

Romans 13:11

Motivation to Godly Conduct

13:11 And do this because we know 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.

Romans 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, and the authorities that exist have been instituted by God.

Romans 1:9

1:9 For God, whom I serve in my spirit by preaching the gospel of his Son, is my witness that I continually remember you

James 1:3

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