Homilist Jeremiah 9:24 But let him that glories glory in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD which exercise loving kindness, judgment… These words teach us — I. THE EARTH IS THE SCENE OF GOD'S OPERATIONS. There is a Divine intelligence, a Divine goodness, a Divine hand everywhere visible to the truly scientific eye, and deeply felt by the devout consciousness of men. Then — 1. Do not be frivolous. Take your shoes from off your feet: an is "holy ground." 2. Do not be indifferent. His eye is on you. 3. Do not be slothful. Be earnest. 4. Do not be sinful. Do not break His laws in His presence. Do not profane His name, when His ears catch every sound. II. God's operations on the earth ARE MARKED BY RECTITUDE AND MERCY. Because righteousness is here, sufferings follow crime; because mercy is here, the world itself is kept up: the sun shines, the air breathes, etc. III. In the exercise of His "righteousness and mercy" on this earth, God HIMSELF HAS DELIGHT. God's happiness is in the exercise of His moral perfections. 1. It is therefore in Himself alone. It is in His own self. activity: happiness is not in quiescence, but in action. 2. Therefore participation in His blessedness is a participation in His perfections. (Homilist.) Parallel Verses KJV: But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD. |
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