Whoever is not satisfied with Christ alone, strives after something beyond absolute perfection.

Rejoicing refers to moderation of spirit when the mind keeps itself in calmness under adversity and does not give indulgence to grief. Constant praying is the way of 'rejoicing perpetually', for by this means we ask from God alleviation in connection with all our distresses.

For though we very truly hear that the kingdom of God will be filled with splendor, joy, happiness and glory, yet when these things are spoken of, they remain utterly remote from our perception, and as it were, wrapped in obscurities, until that day.

Without the fear of God, men do not even observe justice and charity among themselves.

Prayer doesn't change things - God changes things in answer to prayer.

By predestination we mean the eternal decree of God, by which He determined with Himself whatever He wished to happen with regard to every man

If we are given gold, would we not test it to determine it's value? If we doubted its genuineness - we would test it by fire...and so God with us.