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

When shame is missing from corporate life, society, quickly becomes uncivilized.

Giving works best when the Lord's portion is removed first and believers learn to live within the remainder.

The fear of God does not come naturally to human beings; it must be learned through Scripture, worship, and the hard knocks of experience.

God is concerned that Christians live consistent with their profession even in the seemingly small and insignificant areas of life.

While catastrophes do enter the lives of godly people, they attach themselves far more to people who reject Him.

Father, we ask that you give us a passion for the truth and not merely a hatred of falsehood. Keep us concerned for the spiritual health of people but open to your own rebukes from your mighty Word.