God ought to be given the choice portion of our wealth and not its dregs.

God is glorified when His people find satisfaction in Him and in His provisions for them.

In Deuteronomy 11, God offers Israel a choice; either a life of productivity and enjoyment made possible by obedience to Him, or a life of difficulty and opposition made necessary by disobedience. The happiness Israel desires can only be theirs by being properly related to Him.

Kindness that allows barriers to one's relationship with God to spring up is self-destructive.

Before we can pray for God's blessing, we should ask ourselves if our disobedience could hinder his blessing.

Spiritual leadership ought to be given to those who have proven themselves under stress.

God's commandments not only reflect His holiness, they promote our happiness.