Evangelical Preacher Ezekiel 14:1-11 Then came certain of the elders of Israel to me, and sat before me.… I. THE IDOLS THAT ARE IN THE HEART AND THE STUMBLING BLOCKS THAT ARE BEFORE THE FACE, ARE THE SINS WITH WHICH GOD'S PEOPLE ARE SOMETIMES CHARGEABLE. II. Men professing to inquire after God while their idols are in their hearts, and their stumbling blocks before their faces; or, THE GROSS INCONSISTENCY OF SEEKING TO MINGLE THE SERVICE OF GOD WITH THE PURSUIT OF SIN. 1. Men may pray from the influence of custom. 2. From the promptings of conscience. 3. From the desire to stand, well with their fellow men. 4. From a yam desire to set themselves right with God. III. God taking notice of the idols that are in men's hearts, and the stumbling. blocks that are before their faces, or THE FAITHFUL WARNINGS WHICH GOD ADDRESSES TO THOSE WHO FOLLOW SIN WHILE THEY PROFESS TO SERVE HIM. 1. He intimates that He is perfectly acquainted with us. 2. He tells us that He cannot answer the requests of those who indulge in sin. 3. He shows us how unreasonable it is to expect that He will be inquired of by us. (Evangelical Preacher.) Parallel Verses KJV: Then came certain of the elders of Israel unto me, and sat before me.WEB: Then came certain of the elders of Israel to me, and sat before me. |
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