Jeremiah 17:10 I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings. I. THE PREPARATION GOD IS MAKING FOR THE FUTURE JUDGMENT. 1. He continually marks the ways of men. (1) Actions. (2) Words. (3) Thoughts. 2. He records everything in the book of His remembrance. II. THE RULE BY WHICH THE JUDGMENT SHALL BE DETERMINED. 1. The sentence will be according to every man's works (Galatians 6:7, 8; 2 Corinthians 9:6). 2. Rightly understood, this strongly declares the equity of God's future judgments. Everything that can affect the quality of an action will be taken into account. (C. Simeon, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings. |
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