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.

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.

Our identity as the people of God is marked primarily by our faithfulness in obedience to Him.

People are not free to violate law or convention to satisfy their wants and cravings.

Courage is the most fundamental of all virtues.

God's commandments not only reflect His holiness, they promote our happiness.

Persistence in prayer brings results that casual prayer does not.