Luke 24:13-35 And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about three score furlongs.… 1. This inquiry may be regarded as an instance of our Lord's tenderness and compassion towards His disciples. 2. Our Lord's question was an indication of His authority. He speaks not on]y as a friend, but as their Lord and Saviour. 3. The question might be proposed in order to teach both them and others the propriety of frequently putting a similar inquiry to themselves. 1. Is the general tenor of our conversation light and indifferent, or is it serious and edifying? 2. Does our conversation never border upon profaneness, even while it is free from the grosser expressions of it? 3. Is our conversation seasoned with salt, so as to minister edification to the hearers? 4. Are we careful as to the manner of our conversation, as well as to the matter of it; to see that the spirit of it corresponds with the subject of discourse?As spiritual things can only be spiritually discerned, so they can be communicated only by such as are spiritually minded. When our tongues are fluent, are our hearts warm and lively? In order that our conversation may be as becometh the gospel of Christ, let us observe the following directions: 1. Get a good treasure in your hearts, and let them be well stored with Divine truth; for it is out of this that the good householder bringeth forth good things. If the truth dwell in us richly in all wisdom, it will be like a well of water, springing up unto everlasting life. 2. Meditate much upon Divine subjects. "Whilst I was musing," says David, "the fire burned." What God communicates to us by our thoughts, we shall be ready to communicate to others in our words. 3. Seek Divine direction, and say with the Psalmist, "Open Thou my lips, and my mouth shall show forth Thy praise." If we were as full of matter as Elihu, yet what we utter would not tend to the glory of God, unless we are under the influence of His Holy Spirit (Psalm 51:15; Ephesians 5:18, 19). 4. Carefully avoid whatever might prove an impediment to spiritual and edifying conversation. Shun carnal company, disregard the reproaches of ignorant and wicked men, and seek the society of experimental Christians. "He that walketh with wise men shall be wise; but a companion of fools shall be destroyed" (Proverbs 13:20; Hosea 14:9). (B. Beddome, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs. |
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