from Origen

"Jesus, however, is continually attacked by false witnesses and, while wickedness remains in the world, is continually exposed to accusation. Yet, even now, He remains silent in the presence of these things and makes no audible answer. Instead, He places His defense in the lives of His genuine disciples. They are an outstanding testimony, one superior to all false witnesses, that refutes and overthrows all unfounded accusations and charges."

The spiritual man and the natural man

From Simon Ponsonby:

* The spiritual man has his minds on things that God desires.
* The natural man has his mind on things the flesh craves.

* The spiritual man has a mind that brings life and peace.
* The natural man has a mind that brings death.

* The spiritual man has a mind that lives to please God and submit to his law.
* The natural man has a mind hostile to God tha rejects God's law.

* The spiritual man's mind is filled with the things of the Spirit.
* The natural man's mind is filled with the things of this world.