The fear of God does not come naturally to human beings; it must be learned through Scripture, worship, and the hard knocks of experience.

Celebration is best done in the company of others who can rejoice with us over God's goodness.

A concern for doctrinal purity should always be based on love of the Lord, not a desire to express spiritual pride.

The worship practices of the people of God are to be marked by devotion to Him and compassion to the needy.

Since the success of believers is tied to our knowledge of and obedience to God's Word, the memorizing of portions of the Bible is advisable.

No amount of human willfulness can overcome God's determined love.

Christians should be among those who speak loudest in defense of civil liberties and the protection of the weak.