Psalm 7:10 My defense is of God, which saves the upright in heart. I. A CHARACTER DESCRIBED. The upright in heart. Now it includes inward principle as the wheel which puts the whole machine in action; and outward conduct is the result of it. Take as example — 1. Nathaniel. He was a man whose outward character corresponded with the promptings of his heart. 2. Remember there may be uprightness of heart with many failings. God looks at the intents of the heart. Only they must be sincere. II. THE PRIVILEGE OF THIS CHARACTER. 1. God's defence. We see how God defends the tender plants from winter's cold and summer's heat. But yet more does He protect His children. For His love is deeper, stronger, and more lasting than that of a mother. 2. God's salvation. "God raiseth the upright in heart." But our salvation is in Christ, there is none out of Him. (W. D. Howard.) Parallel Verses KJV: My defence is of God, which saveth the upright in heart. |
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