Homilist 2 Timothy 4:9-11 Do your diligence to come shortly to me:… I. THE BEST MEN, IN THE PRESENCE OF DEATH, ARE NOT DISREGARDFUL OF HUMAN SYMPATHY. Even Christ took three disciples with Him to Gethsemane. II. THE BEST MEN ARE SOMETIMES EXPOSED TO GREAT SOCIAL TRIALS. All of us are constantly losing friends, from one cause or another. III. THE BEST MEN ARE SUBJECT TO COMMON NEEDS. Men, if they are to be clothed, must procure their own garments; if they are to be educated and informed, must use their own faculties. IV. THE BEST MEN ARE SOMETIMES TROUBLED BY THEIR INFERIORS. "Alexander the coppersmith." It requires no greatness to do mischief. The most contemptible characters are always the most successful in this work. Lessons — 1. Value true friends. 2. Anticipate social desertions. 3. Do not look for miraculous interpositions to supply your needs. Do not be painfully surprised if you have enemies. (Homilist.) Parallel Verses KJV: Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me: |
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