Rejoicing is the essence of genuine worship. A sad face (apart from remorse for sin or regret concerning the pain of others) is an affront to a gracious and generous God.

The believer who feels the agony caused by rebellion will grow to become the best intercessor.

God not only allowed for joyful worship but also commanded it.

False teaching - anything that would weaken the believer's ties to his Lord - must be confronted wherever it appears, even if that confrontation requires painful correction.

The agonies of those who are falsely accused are of great concern to the living God, and He acts as their defender.

Training leaders is part of the work of discipling.

Believers should be more concerned for God's opinion of them than for what human opponents might do to their bodies.