God wanted Israel, as He wants Christians, to learn to utterly abhor and detest anything that had the potential of coming between them and their God. The believer's enemies are typically internal rather than external, and they pose a powerful threat to spiritual health and progress.

Believers are inclined to attribute their spiritual successes to their godliness when it would be more accurate to connect them with God's faithfulness.

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

When believers neglect the revealed Word of God, they are likely to turn to silly and unprofitable methods of insight.

In a world of constant change, God alone is the Rock upon which to build a life.

Love is one factor - but not the only on - that God uses to promote the permanence of the marriage bond.

It is sometimes easier to trust God in a life-threatening battle than in the small challenges of daily life.