The correction we need (12:4–11)

Remember God’s word (12:5–6)

Remember God’s care (12:7–9)

Remember God’s purpose (12:10–11)

Think of their immediate benefit (12:10)

Think of their ultimate outcome (12:11a)

Think of their permanent effect (12:11b)

What to do next (12:12–17)

We must overcome despondency (12:12–13)

We must maintain harmony (12:14a)

We must pursue holiness (12:14b)

We must seek grace (12:15a)

We must prevent defilement (12:15b–17)