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

In any spiritual undertaking, God's first order of business is to see to the spiritual health of His people.

If Israel is to please the Lord fully, they will live lives that are as distinctive among the nations as their Lord is different from pagan deities.

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

Intimacy with God is to be preferred above material wealth.

God is always near His people, but their sinful behavior may cause His presence to be grievous.

Our identity as the people of God is marked primarily by our faithfulness in obedience to Him.