We must endure the contempt of others without reciprocating that contempt.

A patient willingness to defer dividends is a hallmark of individual maturity.

We can hold to the iron rod even if others slip away and a few end up mocking us from "the great and spacious building."

Your task is to conquer yourselves, not ships, lands and castles. This battle is the one in which you especially are to 'come off conqueror.' It is fought every day. In fact, it is a continuing process which commenced a long, long time ago.

In contrast to the path of selfishness, there is no room for road rage on the straight and narrow way.

We are in bondage to that which overcomes us. See also 2 Peter 2:19.

God’s grace will cover us like a cloak-enough to provide for survival but too thin to keep out all the cold.