Exodus 32:26 Then Moses stood in the gate of the camp, and said, Who is on the LORD's side? let him come to me… I. WHAT IS IMPLIED IN BEING "ON THE LORD'S SIDE." It implies — 1. A decided renunciation of the cause of sin. 2. Believingly to choose God as our portion. 3. Cheerful obedience to His commands. 4. An undaunted profession of His religion. 5. A consecration of all we possess to His honour and glory. II. THE ADVANTAGES ARISING FROM BEING ON THE LORD'S SIDE. 1. It is the most honourable side. 2. It is the most happy side. 3. It is the most useful side. 4. It is the most safe side. Application: 1. Congratulate those on the Lord's side. Exhort them to steadfastness and perseverance. 2. Invite poor ruined sinners to throw down their weapons and sue for mercy. 3. Plead with the miserable backslider, that he may return to the Shepherd and Bishop of his soul. "I will heal his backslidings," etc., "saith the Lord." (J. Burns, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Then Moses stood in the gate of the camp, and said, Who is on the LORD'S side? let him come unto me. And all the sons of Levi gathered themselves together unto him. |
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