The Way of Safety

Aim: To walk boldly and wisely along the way of safety.

Doctrine: God's ''safe way'' is a path of intelligent faith that clings to Christ for satisfaction, and that turns a wary eye to the religion of the world.

Exegesis: The guard rails along the way of safety: reminders of how good God is (v. 1); warnings of how evil graceless dogma is (v. 2); thanks for how blessed faith-filled churchmen are (v. 3).

Further application: How to walk in the way of safety: first, by finding our highest pleasure in Christ; then, by never underestimating the power of the flesh.

Key verse: v. 1 ''Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for you it is safe.''