Joshua 23:11 Take good heed therefore to yourselves, that you love the LORD your God. I. IT IS FOR THIS VERY END THAT NATIONAL MERCIES ARE BESTOWED. II. WE ARE IN DANGER OF PERVERTING HIS GOODNESS TO A VERY DIFFERENT PURPOSE. The caution given in the text plainly implies this, and the subsequent history of the Jewish nation as plainly proves that the caution was necessary. III. To love the Lord our God is not only the return He expects for His benefits, but THE RETURN HE DEMANDS. It is not only just and reasonable in its own nature, but it is likewise absolutely necessary on our part — nay, it is the one thing needful, the withholding of which shall unavoidably be attended with the most fatal consequences. (R. Walker.) Parallel Verses KJV: Take good heed therefore unto yourselves, that ye love the LORD your God.WEB: Take good heed therefore to yourselves, that you love Yahweh your God. |
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