The purpose of life is to glorify God in both good and hard times alike.
If your actions are motivated by selfish interests rather than God, you are mortgaging tomorrow's joy.
God speaks to us, through His Word by His Spirit.
Love looks around to see who is in need
In the university of God, however brilliant you may be, you will not be given double promotion. You must take every course, because each course serves a purpose.
As for me and my house, I have no other refuge than this command of Jesus, 'Only believe' that is my refuge.