1 Corinthians 8:3 But if any man love God, the same is known of him. I. THE CHARACTER THAT IS HERE PRESENTED TO US, the man that loves God. This love will be manifested by — 1. The state of the heart. 2. The tenor of the thoughts. 3. The influence of God's Word. 4. Delight in holy pursuits. II. THE PRIVILEGE ASSERTED. "The same is known of Him" — 1. This knowledge is individual and personal. 2. It embraces all the circumstances of his present state. 3. It is a loving, parental delight in him. 4. It is a pledge of final acknowledgment. Application: 1. What a source of pure and solid delight! 2. What a powerful incentive to holiness! (C. Simeon, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: But if any man love God, the same is known of him. |
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