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

Many people find spiritual growth possible only when times are hard; prosperity tends to promote complacency.

One of the greatest testimonials to God's love is His provision of His Word.

God is enough like us to understand our problems and enough above us to be able to solve them.

Worship is accomplished with the life as well as with the words and attitudes of people. Changed and transformed lives testify to the character and supernatural power of the God of heaven. Closeness to Him produces changes in character and holiness.

Even the wisest people learn little from their successes; God warns His people against allowing their victories (which He will grant) to lead them into pride and spiritual indifference. Instead, they should pay close attention to God's Word.

No amount of human willfulness can overcome God's determined love.