God realizes His people need protection from the pains and heartaches of the world.

The opposite of love is indifference to the genuine needs of others.

Moses warned them [Israelites] that the leading spiritual danger they would face on entering the [promise] land would be forgetting the Lord. What adversity would not do, prosperity and satisfaction could. They were to be on their guard against spiritual lethargy.

Although spiritual growth puts our wills to the test, after the battle has been won, we recognize that the Lord is the true victor in the struggle.

The worship of false gods is always an outgrowth of spiritual deception.

God leads His people whether they are obedient or rebellious, but His leading is far more pleasant when they obey.

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