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.

Courage is the most fundamental of all virtues.

Although spiritual growth puts our wills to the test, after the battle has been won, we recognize that the Lord is the true victor in the struggle.

Protection of human life can be costly; but so is the neglect of that protection.

Wisdom lies in recognizing the dangers that lie within us and doing battle with them daily.

God chose Israel not because they were superior but because of what He could do through them for others.

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