God is always there to help us along 2. At our conversion, He begins a new work in us, and intends to complete it - cf. This can also be a problem among many Christians today whenever they face hardships 3. Those who murmur are likely to be the same ones who begin disputing with others 2. All it accomplishes is ill will, and in many cases, unnecessary division 3.
Lights are valuable only if they are used to dispel darkness - cf.
It may be in service to our own faith, or in the service of the faith of others 2. It may be a sacrifice of time, energy, money, or even life itself 3. This is how Paul viewed it 2. For he knew his sacrifices were in the cause of saving others 3. And he knew that their salvation would ultimately bring him greater joy at Christ's coming - cf.