Galatians 6:16 And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and on the Israel of God. I. THE RULE. 1. Glorying in the Cross. 2. The new life. 3. Called a rule of faith and practice because by it all doctrines and acts are to be examined. 4. We are to walk by it warily, circumspectly, in order and measure, without swerving, but making straight steps to our feet. II. THE BLESSEDNESS OF WALKING BY THIS RULE. 1. Peace. (1) With God (Romans 5:1). (2) With ourselves. (3) With the world. 2. Mercy — all spiritual blessings flowing from the love and favour of God in Christ. (R. Cudworth.) Parallel Verses KJV: And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.WEB: As many as walk by this rule, peace and mercy be on them, and on God's Israel. |
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