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This reply of our Lord shows —

I. THE PERVADING SPIRITALITY OF CHRIST'S MIND. He turned every circumstance to spiritual account. Christ spiritualized because He was spiritual.

II. THE PURE PHILANTHROPY OF CHRIST'S HEART. His love for man as man. The world is made one in relationship as it enters into Christ's love.

III. IT SHOWS THE TRUE BOND OF MAN'S CONNECTION WITH CHRIST.

1. Connection with Christ is not determined by social position.

2. It is not determined by material relationships.

3. It is determined by obedience to the Divine will.

(1)  That there is but one infallible will;

(2)  That this infallible will may be disregarded;

(3)  That this infallible will appeals for universal obedience.

IV. IT SHOWS THE HIGH PRIVILEGES RESULTING FROM MORAL UNION WITH CHRIST.

1. Here is the idea of infinite relationship.

2. Here is the idea of social communion.Inferences:

1. If we are to obey the Divine will, a great change must pass over our moral nature.

2. If our union with Christ is moral, it will also be eternal.

3. If all the good are Christ's kindred, their meeting-place must be heaven.

4. If we are all Christ's, joy should be the pervading emotion of our hearts.

(J. Parker.)

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KJV: While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him.

WEB: While he was yet speaking to the multitudes, behold, his mother and his brothers stood outside, seeking to speak to him.