Psalm 119:60 I made haste, and delayed not to keep your commandments. I made haste, and delayed not to observe thy commandments. I. A GREAT PART OF MAN'S IRRELIGION IS IN THE DELAY OF PRESENT DUTY. 1. Most men purpose turning to Christ some time. 2. This purpose is one of man's greatest deceivers. It is the excuse for neglecting the present duty. 3. This purpose not fulfilled, progressively increases the difficulty of turning to Christ. II. OBEDIENCE TO CHRIST IS OUR IMMEDIATE IMPERATIVE DUTY. 1. The wickedness of trifling with our convictions is very great. 2. The claims of Christ upon us are before all others, both in time and in importance. 3. God sometimes sends special influences to turn us to Christ. To neglect these is the quenching of the Spirit. - S. Parallel Verses KJV: I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments.WEB: I will hurry, and not delay, to obey your commandments. |