Luke 11:4 And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation… I. A VERY GENERAL PETITION. 1. Evils not specified, because — (1) The catalogue would be endless. (2) Things evil in some circumstances are not evil in others, and therefore could not be classified in set phrases. (3) That which would be an evil by itself may work out its own compensation: storms that hasten the ship, sickness that brings the soul to religious faith, trials that have their reward in heaven, &c. 2. Anything sinful is a real evil in itself. II. ALL MORAL EVILS ARE ONE. 1. No such thing as a little evil. 2. No evil that belongs only to the individual. 3. No temporary evil coming from sin. III. THE POWER OF EVIL IS PERSONAL. IV. THE UNITY AND PERSONALITY OF EVIL A HOPEFUL FACT. Jesus has conquered the evil one. A "roaring lion" will be cowed by the glance of his conqueror. If we are with Christ, the devil will slink away. (J. M. Ludlow, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. |
    |