What was the character and the work of many of the bishops at that time?

Answer

"Worldly-minded bishops, instead of caring for the salvation of their flocks, were often but too much
inclined to travel about, and entangle themselves in worldly concerns." - Neander's "History of the
Christian Religion and Church" (Torrey's translation), Vol. II, page 16.

By what name are the sacred writings of the Bible commonly known?
What was God's design in thus giving the Scriptures?
Under what striking emblem was He prophesied of by Balaam?
What great truth therefore follows?
How did He show that He loved them?
What is the wages of sin?
When had God said this?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle