Homilist Jeremiah 8:6-7 I listened and heard, but they spoke not aright: no man repented him of his wickedness, saying, What have I done?… I. AS THY. SPECIAL OBJECT OF DIVINE ATTENTION. Why? We may imagine that — 1. Man's spiritual infirmities on earth would draw towards him the special notice of his Maker. 2. Man's critical position. 3. Man's social influence. II. AS THE PROBATIONARY SUBJECT OF REDEMPTIVE DISCIPLINE. Under this system three things are required of him — 1. Rectitude of language. In conformity with moral truth. 2. Contrition of heart. 3. Self. searching thought. III. AS THE WICKED ABUSER OF THE SYSTEM UNDER WHICH HE LIVES. 1. Reckless obstinacy. 2. Unnatural ignorance. Yea, the stork, etc. (1) These creatures have remarkable instincts, suitable to the external circumstances of their nature. So have you. They have the instinct of perceiving coming changes, and the instinct of adjusting themselves to those changes. (2) These creatures invariably render obedience to their instincts. You do not. How unnatural! (Homilist.) Parallel Verses KJV: I hearkened and heard, but they spake not aright: no man repented him of his wickedness, saying, What have I done? every one turned to his course, as the horse rusheth into the battle. |
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