The symbol of the religion of Jesus is the cross, not the scales.

Do not be content with a static Christian life. Determine rather to grow in faith and love, in knowledge and holiness.

I have sometimes called this 'double listening'. Listening to the voice of God in Scripture, and listening to the voices of the modern world, with all their cries of anger, pain and despair.

We are to be strong in faith, and soft in love.

We do not need to wait for the Holy Spirit to come: he came on the day of Pentecost. He has never left the church.

Moved by the perfection of His holy love, God in Christ substituted Himself for us sinners. That is the heart of the cross of Christ.

Good conduct arises out of good doctrine.