Wisdom lies in recognizing the dangers that lie within us and doing battle with them daily.

God delights in providing His people with material gain and comfort, although prosperity can pose a threat to spiritual well-being.

God demonstrates generosity, then asks it from His people.

Although God's people find many successes in the world, they must not fall prey to a spirit of pride. We succeed not because of our moral superiority but because of the faithfulness of our divine intercessor and because of the great mercy of God.

Individual believers are not to usurp the role of civil government and judge people who are offensive.

God chooses people not for what He can do for them, but for the good they can do for others.

Curiosity is an enormous challenge to godly living.