Isaiah 1:22-23 Your silver is become dross, your wine mixed with water:… There are many valuable and good things in the world that through varied causes are rendered comparatively useless. I. THE SILVER OF THY CHARACTER HAS BECOME DROSS BECAUSE OF LITTLE FAILINGS. II. THE SILVER OF THY SERVICE HAS BECOME DROSS BECAUSE OF UNHOLY MOTIVES. III. THE SILVER OF THY MONEY HAS BECOME DROSS BECAUSE OF SELFISHNESS. IV. THE SILVER OF THY TALENTS HAS BECOME DROSS BECAUSE OF INDOLENCE. Silver is bright when kept in use. Talents are valuable when active. (J. S. Exell, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: Thy silver is become dross, thy wine mixed with water:WEB: Your silver has become dross, your wine mixed with water. |
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