Psalm 37:37 Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace. If we were about to enter upon a journey to a remote part of the earth, we should consider what was necessary for an undertaking of such importance, as to clothing and other commodities, and make provision accordingly. It were well for us to act upon the same principle, and in the same manner, with respect to the matters which concern the soul, and our journey to an eternal world. "What do I need for this journey? what do I need for that eternal state, to which I am advancing with rapidity? I need an interest in Divine love; to have God reconciled to me, and myself reconciled to God. Our text tells of one who had these things. I. His CHARACTER. He is described as "perfect." This word must be taken in a limited sense, as no man on earth is "perfect." Neither in body, nor in soul. II. HIS END — peace. He dies in peace: with God; in his mind and animated with bright hope. III. THE DUTY — we are to "mark," etc. 1. Observe him. 2. Lament over his departure. 3. Imitate him. (A. Fletcher, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace.WEB: Mark the perfect man, and see the upright, for there is a future for the man of peace. |
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