Compassion for victims is sometimes forgotten in a misapplied concern for their oppressors and murderers.

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

The task of evangelism often involves preparing an open road so offenders can find their refuge in Christ.

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.

People sometimes punish to exact judgment for past actions. God disciplines in order to teach and always in the interest of those whom he disciplines.

Christians must allow no unclean thing to interfere with a harmonious relationship with Christ.

There is no limit to what God's people can expect their God to do if they are rightly related to Him.