Worship is accomplished with the life as well as with the words and attitudes of people. Changed and transformed lives testify to the character and supernatural power of the God of heaven. Closeness to Him produces changes in character and holiness.

Discouragement is contagious and is easily transmitted to others.

A concern for doctrinal purity should always be based on love of the Lord, not a desire to express spiritual pride.

Intimacy with God is to be preferred above material wealth.

God is enough like us to understand our problems and enough above us to be able to solve them.

Training leaders is part of the work of discipling.

Prosperity is often the enemy of spiritual development.