Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect.               Romans 12:2 

 Those who are least deserving of love are the ones most in need of it.

St. Augustine (354-430 A.D.) paraphrased quote

     If you believe what you like in the Gospels and reject what you don't like, it is not the Gospel you believe, but yourself.         (Contra Faustum, Book XVII)