Luke 9:61-62 And another also said, Lord, I will follow you; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house.… I. Many seem disposed to follow Christ, and yet are kept back by their domestic and worldly affairs. II. The concerns of religion are so very important, that they admit no excuse nor delay. 1. Religion is the most important concern, infinitely more so than any domestic and worldly concern. 2. Worldly business is no excuse for neglecting religion, because both may go on together, if a man will "guide his affairs with discretion." 3. To this I add — that business and domestic affairs will flourish the better, if religion be minded as the principal thing. III. Those who have engaged in the service of Christ, must be resolute and persevere to the end. Application: 1. How lamentable is the con. duct of mankind in general; so widely different from the maxims of our Lord and Master. 2. What great need have we to watch over ourselves, lest domestic affairs hinder us in religion. 3. Let us be solicitous to persevere to the end. (J. Orion.) Parallel Verses KJV: And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house. |
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