2 Chronicles 32:7-8 Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him… I. At the NEGATIVE SIDE. 1. Numbers are no surety. Gideon's army had to be reduced before it could conquer the Amalekites. 2. Worldly wisdom, policy, shrewdness, enterprise, will not ensure success. 3. Unlimited creature resources of every kind are insufficient. 4. The most seemingly favourable outward circumstances, as to time, place, auspices, expectations, combinations, oftentimes but deceive into carnal security and insure the worst kind of defeat. II. At the POSITIVE SIDE — the assured, unfailing conditions of victory in the sense of Righteousness and Godliness. 1. We must have God on our side. There must be no doubt on this point. 2. We must be careful to be on God's side. 3. This brings out the point which the Apostle John emphasises so strongly (1 John 5:4, 5). (J. M. Sherwood.) Parallel Verses KJV: Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him: for there be more with us than with him: |
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