... self-control is not control by oneself through one's own willpower but rather control of oneself through the power of the Holy Spirit.

A willingness to share our possessions with one another is a very important aspect of true biblical community.

The grace that brought salvation to you is the same grace that teaches or disciplines you. But you must respond on the basis of grace, not law.

Every day is important for us because it is a day ordained by God. If we are bored with life there is something wrong with our concept of God and His involvement in our daily lives. Even the most dull and tedious days of our lives are ordained by God and ought to be used by us to glorify Him.

The pursuit of holiness must be anchored in the grace of God; otherwise it is doomed to failure

Every day of our Christian experience should be a day of relating to God on the basis of His grace alone. We are not only saved by grace, but we also live by grace every day.

There is no point in praying for victory over temptation if we are not willing to make a commitment to say no to it.