Believers are inclined to attribute their spiritual successes to their godliness when it would be more accurate to connect them with God's faithfulness.

Believers have just as much to fear from legalism as from waywardness. The first detracts from the beauty of the message, while the second mars it content.

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

The choice of a mate is crucial because no one has a greater influence on our spiritual lives.

The thoughtful believer recalls God's faithfulness in the past when confronted by any new threat. Part of spiritual maturity is strong sense of one's own history.

A worshiper's gift makes a statement about the worshiper and his God.

God expects believers to improve their attitude in giving as well as their giving itself.