Proverbs 27:1 Boast not yourself of to morrow; for you know not what a day may bring forth. I. MEN ARE NATURALLY INCLINED TO BOAST OF SOMETHING. II. MEN ARE APT TO DELAY RELIGION AS LONG AS THEY CAN. They boast of to-morrow. III. IT IS BASE AND SINFUL TO PUT OFF THE CONCERNS OF RELIGION TILL TO-MORROW. IV. GOD ALONE KNOWS WHAT IS TO COME. The Jews of Christ's time were dreaming of future prosperity, but He foresaw their ruin and destruction as at hand. We, like them, lay plans for futurity, and invade the province of the Most High. We perhaps anticipate wealth, honour. V. GREAT CHANGES HAPPEN IN A SHORT TIME. "For thou knowest not what a day may bring forth." Since the introduction of sin, the creature at its best estate is altogether vanity. (Christian Recorder.) Parallel Verses KJV: Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.WEB: Don't boast about tomorrow; for you don't know what a day may bring forth. |
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