Gradual Sanctification
Exodus 23:30
By little and little I will drive them out from before you, until you be increased, and inherit the land.


We here have —

I. A GRACIOUS PROMISE, ON GOD'S PART, TO THOSE WHO ARE NOW HIS TRUE ISRAEL, AND WHO LOOK FOR A BETTER POSSESSION THAN THE EARTHLY CANAAN.

II. AN ADMIRABLE CRITERION BY WHICH TO DISCOVER THE SINCERITY OF OUR PROFESSION; AND OUR PROGRESS IN IT.

III. A WARNING THAT THE WORK OF SANCTIFICATION MUST BE GRADUAL. God does not give us a rapid victory over our sins.

1. In order to keep us humble;

2. To incite us to prayer, watchfulness and exertion;

3. To increase our desires after that land where peace and purity reign for ever.

IV. A GUARANTEE OF FUTURE VICTORY, THOUGH IT MAY BE PROGRESSIVE.

(P. Maitland, B. A.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: By little and little I will drive them out from before thee, until thou be increased, and inherit the land.

WEB: Little by little I will drive them out from before you, until you have increased and inherit the land.




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