Love is one factor - but not the only on - that God uses to promote the permanence of the marriage bond.

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.

The agonies of those who are falsely accused are of great concern to the living God, and He acts as their defender.

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.

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.

Believers should be more concerned for God's opinion of them than for what human opponents might do to their bodies.

Every demonstration of God's faithfulness to us is an opportunity for us to testify of Him to others.