Homilist Genesis 7:1-3 And the LORD said to Noah, Come you and all your house into the ark; for you have I seen righteous before me in this generation.… I. THE GLORY OF PURITY. 1. Uncontaminated in the midst of impurity. 2. Intrusted with the Divine intentions. 3. Employed in warning others of their danger. 4. Safe in the midst of dangers. 5. The true mark of distinction between man and man. II. THE POWER OF EVIL. 1. Rapid in its increase. 2. Complete mastery over the heart. 3. Terrific in its results. III. THE SAVING POWER OF GOD. 1. Employed wherever faith is found. 2. Employed in conjunction with man's efforts. 3. Employed only in the ark. (Homilist.) Parallel Verses KJV: And the LORD said unto Noah, Come thou and all thy house into the ark; for thee have I seen righteous before me in this generation. |