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.

People are not free to violate law or convention to satisfy their wants and cravings.

Believers have just as much to fear from legalism as from waywardness. The first detracts from the beauty of the message, while the second mars it content.

In a world of constant change, God alone is the Rock upon which to build a life.

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

Compassion is easily forsaken in the midst of prosperity, even when this prosperity is God given.

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.