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

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

Conversion engages the mind as well as the emotions.

Discouragement is contagious and is easily transmitted to others.

There is a kind of misguided pity that deals gently with false teachers at the expense of their victims.

The generous giver, demonstrating the nature of God by his behavior, can never outgive God.

God wants believers to take an interest in the well-being of the society in which they live.