Chastening is a mark of affection, not a sign of rejection.
The opposite of love is indifference to the genuine needs of others.
There is no substitute for a firsthand encounter with the Word of God.
The worship of false gods is always an outgrowth of spiritual deception.
The fear of God does not come naturally to human beings; it must be learned through Scripture, worship, and the hard knocks of experience.
People are not free to violate law or convention to satisfy their wants and cravings.