Homilist Hebrews 11:13-14 These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them… I take the idea of pilgrimage to illustrate the life of a true soul in the world. I. Soul-pilgrimage involves a DEPARTURE. 1. From a dominant materialism. 2. From controlling selfishness. 3. From practical atheism. II. It involves a PURSUIT. Not of wealth or happiness, but of godliness. Following on to know the Lord. Pressing toward the mark. (Homilist.) Parallel Verses KJV: These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. |
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