Numbers 17:1-13 And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,… I. THAT TRUE MINISTERS OF RELIGION ARE ELECTED BY GOD. II. IT IS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE THAT MEN SHOULD KNOW THAT THEIR MINISTERS OF RELIGION ARE CALLED BY GOD. 1. In order that they may regard them with becoming respect. 2. In order that they may take heed to their message. III. THE VITALITY OF SIN IS OF DREADFUL TENACITY. "Many men's lips," says Trapp, "like rusty hinges, for want of the oil of grace and gladness, move not without murmuring and complaining." It is a thing of extreme difficulty to eradicate any evil disposition from the human heart. "For such is the habitual hardness of men's hearts, as neither ministry, nor misery, nor miracle, nor mercy can possibly mollify. Nothing can do it but an extraordinary touch from the hand of Heaven." IV. GOD IS ENGAGED IN ERADICATING SIN FROM HUMAN HEARTS. (W. Jones.) Parallel Verses KJV: And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, |
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