Luke 15:11-32 And he said, A certain man had two sons:… 1. It is meet that we should rejoice, because when a sinner is brought to repentance, the kingdom of Christ is thereby promoted. He is all in all. Everything turns upon your receiving Him. Life and death, heaven or hell, felicity or ruin, here and hereafter, all rest with Him. 2. It is meet that we should rejoice, because, then, an immortal creature is rescued from misery, and another traveller is on the road to heaven. 3. It is meet that we should rejoice, because a sinner brought to repentance will injure others no more. When a sinner is converted, another agent of destruction is removed. Another gun on the enemy's ramparts is spiked. Another soldier in Satan's army is struck down. Another poison-chalice is dashed from the devil's hand. Another upas tree is uprooted. Another electric cloud is dispersed, to send down thunder and death no more. Another vessel of honour is placed in the Master's house, prepared for His use, to be employed hereafter in His blessed and holy service. (W. B. Mackenzie, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: And he said, A certain man had two sons: |
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