Exodus 32:26 Then Moses stood in the gate of the camp, and said, Who is on the LORD's side? let him come to me… I. THE TRUTHS WHICH THE TEXT TEACHES. 1. That there are two great interests in the world — a good one and a bad one — God, the great eternal, on the one side, and Satan, the prince of darkness, on the other. I should not say too much, I presume, if I venture to affirm all belong to God by right. But Satan has usurped a dominion. All are on one side or the other. 2. Some are undecided about serving God. Not from the want of conviction; their consciences speak for God, but their wills rebel. II. THAT IT IS OR THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE FOR US TO ASCERTAIN TO WHICH CLASS WE BELONG. What is implied in being on the Lord's side? 1. Enlightenment of mind. It is necessary for us to see both the error and danger there is in being on the side of Satan and sin, and to discover the excellency and superiority of Christ's cause and gospel. 2. It is believingly to choose Christ for our portion. 3. It includes obedience to His truth. If we are on the Lord's side, we shall delight in His law. 4. It includes a determination of mind to sacrifice everything for Him. III. Point out some of THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING ON THE LORD'S SIDE. 1. It is the most honourable side. It is not the side of the despot or tyrant, but it is the cause and service of the God of love. It is not the service of sin, but of purity. 2. It is the strongest side. And it is astonishing to see how fond some persons are of being on the strongest side. 3. It is the most happy side. This cannot be confuted. For while there is no peace for the wicked, the Christian hath peace with God — an inward tranquillity, to which the world are strangers; the retrospect, and their present experience as well as their future prospects, are fraught with happiness and joy. 4. It is the most useful side. Sin injures others as well as ourselves. 5. It is the most safe side. In fact, no other state is safe.Learn — 1. The important question,"Who is on the Lord's side?" We congratulate those who are, and would say to them, "Be steadfast, unmovable" (1 Corinthians 15:58). 2. The sin and danger of remaining undecided. It deprives you of present happiness, and, if grace prevent not, it will shut you out of heaven at last. 3. That the way to show your decision is to come out from the world and be separate. (W. Rose.) Parallel Verses KJV: Then Moses stood in the gate of the camp, and said, Who is on the LORD'S side? let him come unto me. And all the sons of Levi gathered themselves together unto him. |
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