The Congregational Pulpit Proverbs 3:6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths. Religion is not a mere sentiment; it is a life. A man is known by his "ways." I. THE CONDITION MENTIONED. 1. "Acknowledge Him." (1) By shaping thy course according to His Word. His Word is His law. (2) By real and constant prayer. (3) By faith in the Divine promises. 2. "In all thy ways." (1) In thy enterprising ways. Seek first the blessing of the great Disposer of events — like Jacob at Bethel, Moses in his mission, and Solomon in the temple. (2) In thy prosperous ways. (3) In thy ways of adversity. There will be cross-ways: acquiesce, and glorify God. II. THE ASSURANCE GIVEN: "He shall direct thy paths." 1. By removing obstructions. How often to the faithful He reveals surprising grace, as in the case of Nehemiah, Daniel, etc. 2. By preventing mistakes. Better if Jonah had acknowledged God; and Peter would once have saved himself bitter tears. Keep close to the Cloud and the Pillar. 3. By preserving from ruin. How came a portion of Israel to perish? and Ananias? Remember Lot's wife, and beware. Be ever faithful, and God will keep thy feet in heaven's pathway.Conclusion: 1. Now sinner, go thy way and acknowledge God for the first time on thy knees. 2. Christian brother, resolve to set the Lord continually before thee. (The Congregational Pulpit.) Parallel Verses KJV: In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.WEB: In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. |
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