Matthew 15:7-9 You hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying,… Show the equity and importance of this assertion of our Saviour, "that they who ground their religious practices, or any part of them, upon human authority, do so far, or in that respect, worship God in vain" — that is, they cannot reasonably expect any one good effect from such worship. I. Rest this matter on our Saviour's authority. II. God is the supreme object of religious worship; and to Him all our devotions ought to be ultimately directed. III. It is a matter of interest, as well as duty, for us so to do. IV. The peace and wellbeing of mankind in general, and of every society in particular, are interested in it. (Wm. West.) Parallel Verses KJV: Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying,WEB: You hypocrites! Well did Isaiah prophesy of you, saying, |
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