1 Peter 2:7-8 To you therefore which believe he is precious: but to them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed… Unto you therefore who believe is the honour." I. Practical trust in Christ gives man the NOBLEST CHARACTER. What is true nobility or honour? Disinterested love is the spring and essence of a noble character, this is the soul of the hero. Where it is not, though a man be sage, statesman, poet, king, he is contemptible. How does a man get this? By practically trusting in Christ — in no other way. II. Practical trust in Christ gives man the HIGHEST FELLOWSHIPS. But into what society does practical trust in Christ introduce them? First, into the society of sainted sages — the great and good men of all lands and times. Secondly, into the society of holy angels — the firstborn of the Eternal. Thirdly, Into the society of the great God Himself. III. Practical trust in Christ gives man the SUBLIMEST POSSESSIONS. (D. Thomas, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner, |
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