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"

God's loving discipline brings us face-to-face with our pride.

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

Rejoicing is the essence of genuine worship. A sad face (apart from remorse for sin or regret concerning the pain of others) is an affront to a gracious and generous God.

While catastrophes do enter the lives of godly people, they attach themselves far more to people who reject Him.

Individual believers are not to usurp the role of civil government and judge people who are offensive.

In a world of constant change, God alone is the Rock upon which to build a life.