Our merciful God calls us to live good lives in this world. -Why- -1. For the good of our own souls. -v.11--2. For our testimony to others. -v.12a--3. For the glory of God. -v.12b--Concluding Lessons--1. Learn to say no to yourself. -2. Be a lighthouse. -3. Imagine a great God, and live as if you have that great God, because you do-