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I. His RENUNCIATION.

II. His CHOICE.

1. Of the people of God as his associates.

(1)  They are the wisest companions (Job 28:12-19).

(2)  The most honourable companions.

(3)  The most safe companions (Proverbs 3:23).

(4)  The most useful companions. "He that walketh with wise men shall be wise." Their conversation, their example, their influence, will prove beneficial to us.

(5)  They shall be our companions for ever.

2. Of the afflictions of God's people.

3. Of the reproach of Christ.

III. THE PRINCIPLE BY WINCH HE WAS INFLUENCED.

1. "By faith" he learned rightly to estimate the things of this world.

(1)  Unsatisfying in their nature.

(2)  Uncertain in their possession.

(3)  Evanescent in their duration.

(4)  Evil in their influence. By faith, therefore, he esteemed them not. Then, his faith had particular reference —

2. To the recompense of reward.

(or. Burns, D. D.)

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KJV: By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter;

WEB: By faith, Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter,