Nothing should be considered outside the scope of God's authority.

God wants us to have love. We must be careful not to settle for sex.

Those who serve God in vocational ministry must learn to trust Him for their daily needs before they can encourage others to do so.

There is no substitute for a firsthand encounter with the Word of God.

Rejoicing is the essence of genuine worship. A sad face (apart from remorse for sin or regret concerning the pain of others) is an affront to a gracious and generous God.

The concept of freedom in Scripture differs from modern notions. Freedom is not a life lived free of restraints but a life that recognizes healthy limits, those that are concern to produce prosperity and order for the person who observes them.

God is not naïve in the giving of His laws; He anticipates our disobedience even as He commands our obedience.