Isaiah 5:3 And now, O inhabitants of Jerusalem, and men of Judah, judge, I pray you, between me and my vineyard. I. The way in which the inspired penman is guided to put the question in the text seems to lead us to ONE OF WE SUBTLEST WEAKNESSES OF HUMAN NATURE, — I mean the power which men possess of perceiving general truth without at the same time perceiving its particular bearing on themselves. Often and often are we, all unconsciously, judging between God and His vineyard, and we know it not. There is no general denunciation of the Bible which does not meet with our full assent; but we are too often unable to see that we ourselves come under its terms. And this is one of the dangers attendant on listening to preaching. II. The portion of Scripture under consideration has A MOST DIRECT REFERENCE TO OUR OWN PROBATION. 1. As members of the Church. 2. As individual souls. (W. Alexander.) Parallel Verses KJV: And now, O inhabitants of Jerusalem, and men of Judah, judge, I pray you, betwixt me and my vineyard.WEB: "Now, inhabitants of Jerusalem and men of Judah, please judge between me and my vineyard. |
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