Fear of the right type can be beneficial to the people of God (see Prov. 1:7), but the fear of man's hostile intentions seldom fits that category.

Conversion is essential, but it is a beginning, not an end. The believer in Jesus Christ is not simply rescued from the penalty of his sin; he is redeemed to love God and his neighbor so that others might come to know him.

God leads His people whether they are obedient or rebellious, but His leading is far more pleasant when they obey.

Religious truth is not false for being narrow any more than mathematical or scientific truth is false for the same reason.

God delights in providing His people with material gain and comfort, although prosperity can pose a threat to spiritual well-being.

Individual believers are not to usurp the role of civil government and judge people who are offensive.

Sometimes believers are hampered in their public effectiveness by limitations that are no fault of their own.