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

God is able to transform the hostile intentions of wicked people into blessings for His people.

Even the wisest people learn little from their successes; God warns His people against allowing their victories (which He will grant) to lead them into pride and spiritual indifference. Instead, they should pay close attention to God's Word.

Israel's [as well as our] enjoyment of the land is contingent on their behavior. Blessings or cruses lie before them; the choice is theirs.

Truth can be attested by the supernatural, but so can falsehood.

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

Intimacy with God is to be preferred above material wealth.