Psalm 26:12 My foot stands in an even place: in the congregations will I bless the LORD. By the foot, the instrument of motion, we understand the whole turn and conduct of life. Thus the ways of a man denote his doings and his dealings, the affections which govern him, and the actions proceeding from them. When these are right, or even, we may appeal to God as Judge, worship Him in the beauty of holiness, bless Him in the congregations. I. HOLINESS OF LIFE IS A PROPER QUALIFICATION FOR ALL WHO WOULD WORSHIP GOD WITH ACCEPTANCE. Holiness likens us to God. He desires the holy to worship Him, respects their service, and bestows His blessing. II. HOLINESS OF LIFE IS AN ESSENTIAL AS WELL AS A PROPER QUALIFICATION FOR ALL RESORTS TO GOD IN RELIGIOUS OFFICES. Worship is not enjoined on us for the sake of God, but for our own benefit. Its main intent is to lodge with us a sense of our depending upon Him for all we have and all we hope for, to the end that it may. secure our obedience to His commands and provide effectually for our final happiness. We cannot, therefore, approach Him in worship without a heart and life corresponding. (N. Marshall, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: My foot standeth in an even place: in the congregations will I bless the LORD.WEB: My foot stands in an even place. In the congregations I will bless Yahweh. By David. |
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