Hebrews 13:7 Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken to you the word of God: whose faith follow… : — I. CONSIDER THE OCCASION OF THESE WORDS. 1. The Hebrews had been blessed with public instructors, who had spoken to them the word of God, and who believed and lived what they taught. 2. They had spoken, bat now they ceased to speak the word of God. Their exemplary edifying conversation was now at an end. 3. Ministers, who have thus spoken the word of God, should be remembered, their faith followed, and the end of their conversation considered. 4. From the caution after our text, "Be not carried about with diverse and strange doctrines," it would appear that there were some who endeavoured to turn the Hebrews aside from that purity and simplicity of the gospel which their deceased pastors had inculcated. Even in the primitive Church, tares were sown soon after the wheat, and sprung up in abundance. II. CONSIDER THE MEANING of my text, and the practical instructions it suggests. 1. The religion of Jesus is ever the same. The doctrines and laws, taught by Christ and His inspired apostles, have been, are, and ever shall be, the only rule of faith and manners. 2. The kind and benevolent affections of Jesus are the same, yesterday, to-day, and for ever. Dispensations of Providence may wear a frowning aspect; clouds and darkness may be round about the Saviour, and hide from His ransomed ones the pleasant light of His countenance; still, however, the love of His heart never expires, never diminishes. 3. The power of Christ is the same, yesterday, to-day, and for ever. (J. Erskine, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation. |
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