Since the success of believers is tied to our knowledge of and obedience to God's Word, the memorizing of portions of the Bible is advisable.
Max AndersBelievers 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.
Max AndersCompassion is easily forsaken in the midst of prosperity, even when this prosperity is God given.
Max AndersBy definition, if man contributes anything toward acceptance by God, he loses everything. God expects man to be the recipient, not the originator. Jesus paid it all, not 99% of it. Paul wrote, "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast"
Max Anders