Living Men Ought not to Complain
Sketches of Four Hundred Sermons
Lamentations 3:38-39
Out of the mouth of the most High proceeds not evil and good?…


I. STATE THE MOST COMMON CAUSES OF COMPLAINT.

1. Our circumstances in the world.

2. The sufferings to which we are doomed.

3. Our condition as moral agents.

II. SHOW THE IMPROPRIETY OF SUCH CONDUCT.

1. It is unreasonable.

2. Useless.

3. Impious and profane.

4. Endangers his immortal interests.

III. POINT OUT ITS MOST EFFECTUAL REMEDY.

1. Seek the regeneration of our natures.

2. Consider what pain and punishment we deserve.

3. Think of the sufferings of others.

4. Remember the design of God in afflicting us.

5. Pray that our day of strength may be as our day.

(Sketches of Four Hundred Sermons.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: Out of the mouth of the most High proceedeth not evil and good?

WEB: Doesn't evil and good come out of the mouth of the Most High?




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