Fear of God and love for God coexist happily in the heart of people who are rightly related to Him.
The concept of freedom in Scripture differs from modern notions. Freedom is not a life lived free of restraints but a life that recognizes healthy limits, those that are concern to produce prosperity and order for the person who observes them.
The faithfulness of God in the past fortifies believers for future challenges.
Mental confusion can be the product of divine discipline.
Chastening is a mark of affection, not a sign of rejection.
While catastrophes do enter the lives of godly people, they attach themselves far more to people who reject Him.