Homilist Job 31:15 Did not he that made me in the womb make him? and did not one fashion us in the womb? I. ILLUSTRATE THE DOCTRINE HERE CONVEYED. Both high and low, rich and poor, all sorts and conditions of men, have one common Creator. 1. The unity of creation, Men's tastes, habits, abodes, and appearances differ, but men are one family. 2. The high position of the Divine Being. There are none to divide His praise, none to claim His position. 3. The harmony of God's providential dealings. He can cause one event to fit in with another, one person to assist and help his fellow, and out of the apparently diverse elements to make one perfect,, harmonious, and beautiful whole. II. APPLY THE SUBJECT TO OUR OWN IMPROVEMENT. We are taught from the fact stated by Job. If we see another sin, our language should be, "Did not He that made me make him?" And we should bear with him tenderly. If we see another in want or poverty our thoughts should be, "Did not He that made me make him?" And we should afford our best relief. 1. Some suggestions for our duty towards God. He is our Creator. As our supreme Benefactor and Maker we should manifest our sense of His authority over us and our dependence on His care. 2. Some reflections on our duty one to another. (Homilist.) Parallel Verses KJV: Did not he that made me in the womb make him? and did not one fashion us in the womb?WEB: Didn't he who made me in the womb make him? Didn't one fashion us in the womb? |
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