Proverbs 29:1 He, that being often reproved hardens his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. I. A CASE SUPPOSED. 1. You have often been reproved by kind and judicious parents. 2. Or by some faithful friend who has seen your tendency to evil, and has stepped in to prevent the destruction which he saw was on its way. 3. A still larger class among us God has counselled and reproved by His ministering servants. 4. Many have been reproved by afflictions of various kinds. II. THE SEVERE JUDGMENT HERE DENOUNCED. The threat of the text is only against those who persevere in iniquity amidst all their religious privileges, who will not be warned nor instructed, who reject all advice and admonition, all offers of grace and mercy. Reflect on the suddenness, the greatness, and the eternity of the destruction which awaits impenitent offenders. But we only preach destruction that we may make you feel your need of salvation; and then, when we have awakened your fears, how gladly do we point you to the refuge and the remedy. (S. Bridge, M.A.) Parallel Verses KJV: He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.WEB: He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy. |
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