Curiosity is an enormous challenge to godly living.

What we do in public determines our reputation; what we do in private determines our character.

Israel's [as well as our] enjoyment of the land is contingent on their behavior. Blessings or cruses lie before them; the choice is theirs.

Common sense religion emphasizes the human contributions that are supposed to move the deity. Valid worship always begins with recognition of what God has already done.

People sometimes punish to exact judgment for past actions. God disciplines in order to teach and always in the interest of those whom he disciplines.

God is able to transform the hostile intentions of wicked people into blessings for His people.

Grace is always given freely by God, but grace received should always issue in a joyous delight in Him.