Proverbs 27:1 Boast not yourself of to morrow; for you know not what a day may bring forth. I. THE SENTIMENT CONTAINED IN THE TEXT. No man will attempt to controvert the assertion it makes. 1. We are ignorant of the future as to our circumstances. 2. We cannot tell what a day may bring forth as to the state of our bodies and our minds. 3. We are ignorant of the future as to our families and connections. 4. We are totally ignorant of futurity, as to the continuance of our lives. II. SOME LESSONS OF PRACTICAL INSTRUCTION. 1. Learn the importance of a life of faith and dependence on God. Man was never designed to be independent. 2. Learn to cultivate a spirit of holy resignation to the Divine will. 3. Learn to cultivate a spirit of cautious moderation as to the things of this present life. 4. Learn to cultivate a spirit of humility. (R. Cameron.) Parallel Verses KJV: Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.WEB: Don't boast about tomorrow; for you don't know what a day may bring forth. |
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