2 Chronicles 19:11 And, behold, Amariah the chief priest is over you in all matters of the LORD; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael… I. WHO ARE THE GOOD? The Scripture points out two things on this subject. 1. The only way in which men become good — by faith in Christ and the consequent reception of the Holy Spirit to create us anew. 2. The principal ingredients of the goodness of the regenerate. (1) Integrity of character. (2) Benevolence of character. (3) Piety of character. II. THE MEANING OF THIS DECLARATION AND HOW ITS TRUTH IS SUPPORTED. "The Lord shall be with the good." This means that the Lord will be with them in the supply of His Spirit, in providing for them in providence, preserving them from trouble, supporting them in it, or delivering them out of it, and blessing others for their sakes. This truth is justified — 1. From the purposes of God and the relation in which His people stand to Him. 2. By the promises of Scripture. 3. By all experience and by all history.Conclusion: 1. He shall be with the good nationally if they act consistently and faithfully. 2. He shall be with them individually. Fear not that He will ever leave His work of grace unfinished in you. (J. Leifchild.) Parallel Verses KJV: And, behold, Amariah the chief priest is over you in all matters of the LORD; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, for all the king's matters: also the Levites shall be officers before you. Deal courageously, and the LORD shall be with the good. |
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