Matthew 4:4 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God. 1. The PROPRIETY of the metaphor. As it is essential to the life of the soul, and the source of strength. II. Its peculiar CHARACTERISTICS. Heavenly and Divine, superabundant, endless variety, gratuitous bestowment, universal communication. III. Our DUTY WITH RESPECT TO IT. We should thankfully receive it, believingly feed upon it, grow and improve by it, constantly apply it. (Dr. Burns.) Parallel Verses KJV: But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. |
    |