As we search the Scriptures, we must allow them to search us, to sit in judgment upon our character and conduct.

In both its precepts and penalty, the law of God in its most exacting requirements was fulfilled by Jesus. And He did this in our place as our representative and our substitute.

We must allow the Bible to say what is says, not what we think it ought to say.

It is our response to our circumstances rather than the degree of difficulty that determines whether or not we are discontent

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

The great antidote to anxiety is to come to God in prayer. We are to pray about everything. Nothing is too big for Him to handle, and nothing is too small to escape His attention.

When we commit ourselves to the pursuit of holiness, we need to ensure that our commitment is actually to God, not simply to a holy lifestyle or a set of moral values ... offer yourselves to God, and in doing that commit yourselves to the pursuit of holiness in order to please Him.