Principles from the account of Ehud, judge of Israel

• Left to themselves, people will stray and fall into sin.
• The Lord chastises those whom He loves.
• God always accomplishes His purpose: that we share in His holiness.
• God is longsuffering with us. When His people repent, He grants forgiveness.
• Man's plans cannot thwart God's plans.
• God does not leave a job half-done.