God makes His people different from the world, and that is a good thing.

When we are aware of the power and care of the Lord, we are better able to face life’s adversities.

The Christian is called to be like Jesus, who served others and put them before Himself.

Paul describes what love is – and we need to listen to the Scriptures rather than the world around us.

It is important that Christians see the gifts they have as being for others, not for themselves.

God's grace is evident in our gifts

Christians are made alive by the work of Jesus (Romans 6:11) and have new life in the Spirit (Romans 8:10), and that life is expressed in a transformation of character.