Sometimes believers are hampered in their public effectiveness by limitations that are no fault of their own.

Conversion is essential, but it is a beginning, not an end. The believer in Jesus Christ is not simply rescued from the penalty of his sin; he is redeemed to love God and his neighbor so that others might come to know him.

The task of evangelism often involves preparing an open road so offenders can find their refuge in Christ.

Fear of the right type can be beneficial to the people of God (see Prov. 1:7), but the fear of man's hostile intentions seldom fits that category.

The believer who feels the agony caused by rebellion will grow to become the best intercessor.

Worship is accomplished with the life as well as with the words and attitudes of people. Changed and transformed lives testify to the character and supernatural power of the God of heaven. Closeness to Him produces changes in character and holiness.

Recalling what our lives were like before Jesus Christ entered them will help keep our daily problems in perspective.