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Seek! Search! Look everywhere else. But you will never find Christ Jesus anywhere else but in the holy Scripture. The Spirit will reveal himself there. More

Take the Word of God "as it stands," as it is written, and be transformed by the Holy Spirit who works through that very Word in all his people. More

A Christian glories in the things of which other men are ashamed — in the cross and in his sufferings. For the world will not long endure the Word. More

As much as you are able, live in peace with all; spend time with those of humble circumstance. Be a blessing to your neighbor. More

Marriage, because it is God's institution, will be a difficult work, as the flesh will resist and rebel, as it always does against doing God's will. More

Love desires the best for its neighbor, even when one's neighbor does not desire the best for you, so one must pray for them even when they are not neighborly. More

Jesus allowed for believers and unbelievers alike in the church, so that both might be spared, believers from violent uprooting, and unbelievers an opportunity to believe. More

Each Christian has been given a calling, and with that calling a particular gift or gifts to fulfill the calling. These do not make her better or happier than another. More

God permits us to fail in order to make us seek him in his Word. Do not despair when things do not go your way. God is calling you. More

Paul does not put much emphasis on foretelling the future, but on the explanation of the Scriptures, so that there may be faith in the gospel. More

May we be content with the gospel, with what is written, for it contains all that God wants us to know about himself, all that we need to know. More

Love is virtue pure and precious. It neither utters, nor thinks any evil of its neighbor. It rather covers sin; not one sin, nor two, but a “multitude of sins.” More

Our worship and good works are to be done for Christ's sake, not because we think that we earn salvation through our deeds or piety. More

Good and bad happens to bad and so-called good people alike. The difference is how one responds, and why, and from where their peace comes. More

Have we forgotten that in order to be saved, we must have faith in Christ, trusting in God above our own works of religious devotion? More

We must consider ourselves with sound and sober judgment, not thinking much of our piety. There is always room for improvement in the Christian life. More

Simeon was not impressed by appearances and so, could bless Christ Jesus. If appearances are our motivation, we will not bless Jesus. More

Christians are priests, each and every one of them, and as priests, are to offer acceptable sacrifices to God. That sacrifice is self for the honor God. More