1. Every step out of the will of God is a downward step.
2. Favorable circumstances do not override God’s will.
3. Return to God.
How to know if you need to return to God:
*You are ignoring God’s Word (1:1)
*You are hiding sins from your past (1:2)
*You are neglecting your evangelistic responsibility (1:2)
*You are consciously disobeying God (1:3)
*You are running from your calling (1:3)
4. God’s grace is beautiful.