The assumption of Jesus' program for his people on earth was that they would live their lives as his students and co-laborers.

Of course, we do the righteous deed because of our redemption, not for our redemption.

Obedience to Christ is the easy way, take my yoke.

One does not miss heaven by a hair, but by constant effort to avoid and escape God.

Grace is not just about forgiveness but about life.

The organized churches must become schools of spiritual discipline where Christians are taught how to own without treasuring (Matt. 6:21); how to possess without, like the "rich young ruler," being possessed (Mark 10:22); how to live simply, even frugally, though controlling great wealth and power.

To allow lust (or strong desires) to govern our life is to exalt our will over God's.