When shame is missing from corporate life, society, quickly becomes uncivilized.

A concern for doctrinal purity should always be based on love of the Lord, not a desire to express spiritual pride.

Those who serve God in vocational ministry must learn to trust Him for their daily needs before they can encourage others to do so.

God is always near His people, but their sinful behavior may cause His presence to be grievous.

Christians must allow no unclean thing to interfere with a harmonious relationship with Christ.

Nothing should be considered outside the scope of God's authority.

If Israel is to please the Lord fully, they will live lives that are as distinctive among the nations as their Lord is different from pagan deities.