The further a society moves away from God's Word, the further it moves away from the ancient paths and the good way. We ought to define times of declension not by what we see in society but what we see in the church. Because the church is not immune to these things and can, even has capitulated to what culture says is good over what God says is good.

Jesus resisted his earthly popularity as an impediment to Gospel ministry, and we who bear his name must therefore guard against the approval of the world.

Grace received in Christ is greater than sin inherited in Adam.

The assured hope of God's glory should free us to live with joy.