Psalm 103:10 He has not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. I. WHAT HAVE WE DESERVED DURING THE PAST YEAR? We are painfully conscious that we have been guilty of "sins" and "iniquities," heinous and aggravated because committed against light and knowledge. We have not deserved the least of God's mercies. Let us be humble, penitent. II. WHAT HAVE WE RECEIVED DURING THE PAST YEAR? The gifts of God to us are as innumerable as they are inestimable. 1. Think of temporal mercies — health, food, clothing, home, friends. 2. Think of spiritual mercies — Bible, Sabbath, sanctuary, means of grace, hope of glory. III. WHAT HAVE WE RETURNED DURING THE PAST YEAR? The earth has received the showers and sunshine, and in return has given foliage, flowers, and fruits. Have our hearts and lives yielded fruit to the glory of God for all His goodness to us? Or have our hearts been like the barren rock or desert sands, giving no response or return for heavenly influences received? (F. W. Brown.) Parallel Verses KJV: He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.WEB: He has not dealt with us according to our sins, nor repaid us for our iniquities. |
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