The Lord God Almighty knows the hearts and minds, the intents of each heart and mind hereon.
Sola scriptura, 2000
For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:
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.
2:5 For neither at any time used we flattering words , as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness: