We dare not trim stones to make God an altar, for if we do we ruin everything. We would spend time bringing people to the altar and saying, "Look at those beautiful stones we trimmed!" We merely need to accept the work that God has done for us in Christ. The object of His restrictions is to help us see how wonderful He is and to spend the rest of our lives rendering true worship to Him.

God's Word calls His people to adore Him exclusively and completely and to love people as themselves.

Father, we ask that you give us a passion for the truth and not merely a hatred of falsehood. Keep us concerned for the spiritual health of people but open to your own rebukes from your mighty Word.

The choice of a mate is crucial because no one has a greater influence on our spiritual lives.

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

God wants believers to take an interest in the well-being of the society in which they live.

Since all wealth ultimately comes from God, His people ought to acknowledge His primacy by offering Him the best of their wealth, time, and abilities.