Psalm 26:8 LORD, I have loved the habitation of your house, and the place where your honor dwells. I. REASONS FOR LOVING THE HOUSE AND WORSHIP OF GOD. 1. Because we love Him whose house it is. 2. Because of the exercises there performed: prayer, reading, and exposition of the Word, praise. 3. Because of the company we meet there: God's children, angels, God Himself. 4. Because of blessing received there: pardon, guidance, comfort, joy. II. HOW THIS AFFECTION SHOULD BE SHOWN. 1. By regular attendance. 2. By entering heartily into the services. 3. By using our influence to bring others. 4. By contributing to maintain the house and worship of God. (Robert Newton.) Parallel Verses KJV: LORD, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth.WEB: Yahweh, I love the habitation of your house, the place where your glory dwells. |
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