Matthew 22:5 But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise: I. Men are apt to remember and affectionately think of things they highly esteem; but as for those which they disregard, they can easily forget them, and live daily without a single thought of them. II. The things that men value will be the theme of frequent conversation. III. Things only talked about, and not reduced to practice, are made light of. IV. We take pains and labour to secure the things we value. V. Things that men highly esteem deeply and tenderly affect them. VI. Our estimate of things may he discovered by the diligence and earnestness of our endeavours after them. VII. That which we highly value we think it impossible to buy too dearly. VIII. Those things we highly value we shall help our friends to obtain. 1. Those who make light of the Saviour, make light of Him who did not make light of them. 2. They make light of matters of the greatest excellency and importance. 3. Consider whose salvation it is you make light of — your own. 4. This sin is aggravated by professing to believe that gospel you make light of. 5. Consider what things those are which you prefer to the neglect of these. 6. Making light of Christ and salvation is a certain evidence of no interest in them. 7. The time is hastening when none will make light of these things. (President Davies.) Parallel Verses KJV: But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:WEB: But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his own farm, another to his merchandise, |
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