There is no substitute for a firsthand encounter with the Word of God..

Although spiritual growth puts our wills to the test, after the battle has been won, we recognize that the Lord is the true victor in the struggle..

Although the world places a premium on the latest things, some realities are discovered by looking into the past..

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

The spiritual heritage of the godly lives on after they are gone..

The Lord longs to exalt His people as trophies of His work in them..

God's love does not depend on the current spiritual condition of those He loves..

The wise Christian will learn from the spiritual blunders of others..

When believers neglect the revealed Word of God, they are likely to turn to silly and unprofitable methods of insight..

No amount of temporal success can compensate for the loss of God's approval..

Only people of proven character should be placed in positions of spiritual leadership..

Our identity as the people of God is marked primarily by our faithfulness in obedience to Him..

The choice of a mate is crucial because no one has a greater influence on our spiritual lives..

What we do in public determines our reputation; what we do in private determines our character..

Conversion is essential, but it is a beginning, not an end. The believer in Jesus Christ is not simply rescued from the penalty of his sin; he is red….

Exposure to false doctrine places a person at risk not just for theological errors but for moral failure..

Prosperity is often the enemy of spiritual development..

A life that is lived without regard to God cannot be called living..

Believers are inclined to attribute their spiritual successes to their godliness when it would be more accurate to connect them with God's faithfulne….

The worship of false gods is always an outgrowth of spiritual deception..

Chastening is a mark of affection, not a sign of rejection..