1. Instructions for growing in piety
Walking in the LORD's ways means making GOD's priorities our own, recognizing that they are sometimes different than those that we have devised. GOD realizes all things through his Word. Therefore, the Scriptures are a guide to organizing our lives in accordance with divine will. Understanding and obeying them brings joy. They also teach us to discover the hand of GOD in each one of our triumphs.

1:4-11
Make the wellbeing of GOD's people more important than your own. Understand that you should also confess the collective sins committed by GOD's people.

8:1-6
Set aside time for the public reading of Scripture as a source of wisdom and counsel.

8:10
Cultivate and promote the joy of the LORD among GOD's people as a powerful spring of spiritual strength.

12:27-43
Celebrate spiritual successes and advances regularly.

2. Steps towards holiness
True holiness is active and dynamic, not passive and static. We should diligently renounce the values that the world tries to impose on us.

13:4-9
Root out and exterminate worldly customs where they have become established n the life of the church. Reject carnal compromises.

13:23-27
Refuse to establish unhealthy alliances. Don't contract matrimony with an unbeliever.

3. Keys for a wise life
True wisdom consists of recognizing the GOD is the source of all spiritual progress. It also makes us aware that such progress won't make a way without human opposition, but will arouse it. Therefore, we should act with discernment. The wise person will discover the true origin of many verbal attacks as an assault instigated by our spiritual adversary.

1:11
Understand and believe that success and benevolence among human beings comes from GOD.

2:12-16
Understand that wisdom implies investigating a subject before making any decision or giving any order. Don't inquire of others until you have asked GOD.

2:19
Expect and don't be surprised or dismayed when you encounter hostility when trying to fulfill GOD's will.

2:10
Don't forget that everything that GOD's people favor will infuriate our spiritual adversary. Understand that much human enmity obeys a spiritual motive.

6:12
Examine and reject all negative prophecy that comes from dubious and malign sources.

4. Key lessons in faith
Faith leans on the Word of GOD, doesn't put its promises in doubt. Through faith we can have confidence and praise for the promises that make us triumph.

5. Steps toward confronting sin
Many times sin is collective. We must confront that type of sin united and believe that GOD is faithful in his promise to forgive it.

9:1-38
Permit the public confession of collective sins if it is necessary.

9:17
Teach and believe that GOD is merciful and forgives the sins of which we repent.

6. Lessons for leaders
Leaders have to make sure of the wellbeing of the church. They must lead in such a way that each one carries upon his shoulders a proportional part of the work and that no one puts his interests above that of the rest. Leaders are servants, providing examples of obedience and diligence to GOD's people. Only those who live in that way should devote themselves to the responsibilities of leadership.

3:5
Leaders, point out and reject those who, valuing their privileged position, neglect to serve.

5:1-13
Leaders, reprove those who ignore the wellbeing of others, pursuing their own wellbeing instead. Defend the cause of the poor and needy.

5:15,16
Leaders, don't place yourself above others.

7:2
Leaders, honor men of integrity who fear the LORD. Encharge them with the responsibilities of leadership.

9:29
Leader, understand and teach that living rightly means to obey the Word of gOD, as it is revealed in Scripture.

7. Keys for a generous life
It is fundamental to be generous to GOD's work, making the care of his servants a high priority.

13:10-13
Make sure that GOD's servants receive the necessary attention. Avoid any tendency to scorn the work of the LORD for the sake of pursuing personal or selfish ambitions.

8. Instructions for obtaining the victory
Spiritual victory is obtained by trusting that GOD fights for us. We can ignore the insults of those who oppose us and trust in GOD to achieve the triumph.

4:1-6
Ignore the reproaches and insults of those who oppose your decision to comply with GOD's will. Trust in the justice and faithfulness of GOD.

4:17-23
Understand that all ministry implies a spiritual battle. Prepare yourself for the battle, quickly helping those who suffer spiritual harassment.