Matthew 22:11-13 And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment:… I. THE MAKER. It must be woven by our own hands, if ever woven at all. No such thing as getting it made for you. Every man is his own artisan: there are no workshops, and no workmen, here or elsewhere, to fit for heaven the souls of those who will not make themselves ready. We can buy, according to our means, sufficient, or more than sufficient, of lavish or gorgeous apparel, for this world and this life; but not one thread or one finger's breadth of that which we need for the life to come. II. THE MATERIALS. These are from God. They are the redeeming work of Christ, His perfect righteousness, and absolute holiness, His merits, the benefits of His cross and passion, His mighty resurrection and glorious ascension. To weave these materials into a garment, skilled and industrious fingers are needed: faith, hope, love. We must weave a true Christian habit by Christian acts; we must take what the Lord has done for us, and of it we must work a holy life; we must become like Him. III. WE SHALL HAVE HIS HELP IF WE WORK HARD. If we do our best, God will supply all the defects in our work, and make it good; sufficient for every need. Such garment as the child of God tries to make, in accordance with God's will, may need much altering and setting right; it shall need to be shaped, and washed, and made white, till it become that radiant dress which the King shall see with pleasure. (Morgan Dix, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment:WEB: But when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man who didn't have on wedding clothing, |
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