6 Objectives in the realm of Values

Values

1. To regard knowledge as a means to the end of blessing others and living life to the glory of God.

2. To value personal faithfulness to God and godliness as infinitely more important than any spiritual gift, lest at the last I hear from my Maker, "Depart from me, for I never you, you that work iniquity."

3. To value faithfulness to Ashley and my future children above any ministry hopes or plans, trusting the providence of God and seeking first to discharge faithfully the duties he has clearly given me before those that are less clear.

4. To esteem highly the church of God, which he purchased with his own blood, and therefore to be willing to pour out my life for her in service.

5. To be a pioneer in raising the standard of knowledge in the church and combating the anti-intellectualism that has kept so many from experiencing the freedom of the gospel, since it is knowledge of the truth that sets us free.

6. To not waste time in trivialities, but instead to redeem the time in the most profitable way for Christ's glory and the good of his church.