We must realize that growing in Christ means learning not only to do what is right, but also to put right what has gone wrong in our lives and relationships.

We must all examine ourselves honestly and soberly to ensure that we are genuine, biblical, fruit-bearing Christians. It is entirely appropriate on occasion to seriously and soberly consider whether we are genuine Christians.

Because God's word carries the authority of heaven, obey it quickly and wholeheartedly, even when it's hard.

We must always take God’s warnings seriously and respond quickly so that the severity of his discipline is not compounded.

Because God perceives all that we do and all that happens to us, we ought to live with a deep confidence in his approval when we do right, and be driven to a speedy repentance when we do wrong.

True strength isn’t found in preserving yourself from sacrifice, but in gladly spending yourself for others' spiritual good alongside companions who share that same selfless commitment.

We ought to endure in doing what is right regardless of the support, applause, or appreciation we receive, knowing Christ sees, cares, and rewards.

We need to realize that our usefulness in the cause of Christ is not measured by good health, but rather by our dependence on God to work in and through us for his own glory.

We ought to share our experiences selectively, defaulting to those that glorify God, rejecting private experiences as spiritual credentials, and letting our sacrificial service be the true measure of our impact.

True devotion to Christ and his cause is always marked by sacrifice and suffering — costs we must willingly embrace because we love him and his people.