Author of, Foosteps of Jesus." Hosea 11:7 And my people are bent to backsliding from me: though they called them to the most High, none at all would exalt him. I. A CERTAIN COURSE DESCRIBED. "My people are bent to backsliding from Me." 1. What this fact proves. The doctrine of human depravity. 2. What it involves. (1) Folly the most extreme. (2) Ingratitude the most base. (3) Treachery the most enormous. II. A CERTAIN FEELING INDICATED. "How shall I give thee up?" 1. Its nature. It was a feeling of perplexity. 2. Its causes. His back sliding children deserved to be punished; hut He waiteth to be gracious, and is ready to forgive. III. A CERTAIN RESOLUTION FORMED. "I will not execute the fierceness of Mine anger." This should — 1. Excite our astonishment. 2. Kindle our gratitude. 3. Subdue our opposition. 4. Dissipate our fears. (Author of "Foosteps of Jesus.") Parallel Verses KJV: And my people are bent to backsliding from me: though they called them to the most High, none at all would exalt him. |
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