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"

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

Hearing alone is less effective in learning God's truth than hearing combined with reading.

Although their parents died in the wilderness for their stubbornness, Israel could profit from the older generation's failure by remembering that God had used adversity to train them.

God demonstrates generosity, then asks it from His people.

It is sometimes easier to trust God in a life-threatening battle than in the small challenges of daily life.

Spiritual leadership ought to be given to those who have proven themselves under stress.