By definition, if man contributes anything toward acceptance by God, he loses everything. God expects man to be the recipient, not the originator. Jesus paid it all, not 99% of it. Paul wrote, "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast"

Believers have just as much to fear from legalism as from waywardness. The first detracts from the beauty of the message, while the second mars it content.

The person who believes he must earn the right to go through the door of eternal life will miss the mark.

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

Father, we ask that you give us a passion for the truth and not merely a hatred of falsehood. Keep us concerned for the spiritual health of people but open to your own rebukes from your mighty Word.

Giving to God should come from the firstfruits of a person's labor rather than from what is left after the bills are paid.

No amount of human willfulness can overcome God's determined love.