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Lesson from Letter 8
God does not over-ride our will; He wants us to choose to follow, and even if our walk of faith is a stumble, He is pleased.

Lesson from Letter 7
Beware of making “faith” simply a means to a worldly end.

Real faith, virtues, and perseverance in trials are shown in the now, not in reflections of the past or imaginings of the future.

Lessons from Letter 5:
Suffering serves a purpose.

Lessons from Letter 4
Prayer isn’t about our ability to manufacture faith, nor is it measured in feelings. Rather, prayer is simply a humble reliance on God.

Lesson from Letter 3:
Are our prayers for those of our own household truly for their welfare or only complaints clothed in “spiritual” language?

Lesson from Letter 2:
Before we judge the hypocrisy of other Christians, first consider our own hypocrisy—namely pride.