Exodus 10:3-6 And Moses and Aaron came in to Pharaoh, and said to him, Thus said the LORD God of the Hebrews… I. IN WHAT DOES SOUL-HUMILITY CONSIST? 1. It does not consist in mournful verbal utterances, k humble word may conceal a proud spirit. 2. Nor in outward manifestations of repentance. 3. It is rather evinced in calm resignation to the will of God as revealed in His Word, and as made known in the conscience by the Holy Spirit. II. HOW IS SOUL-HUMILITY TO BE OBTAINED? 1. By having a clear conception of the will of God and of the beauty of truth. 2. By allowing the varied discipline of life its due effect upon the soul. Pain ought to humble a man, reminding him of his mortality. 3. By submitting to the gentle influences of the Holy Spirit. III. WHY IS SOUL-HUMILITY SO LONG DELAYED? 1. Because men will not give up their sins. Humility is the outcome of purity. 2. Because men will not yield to the claims of God. 3. Because men are rendered proud by exalted social position. 4. Men can give no reason for the delay of soul-humility.Humility is the richest and best ornament of the soul, and no good excuse can be assigned for neglecting to wear it. This ornament is but seldom seen in this vaunting age. It is welcome to the eye of heaven.Lessons: 1. Soul-humility should be manifested by man. 2. God's ministers should enforce it. 3. God's people should cultivate it. 4. Its absence cannot be excused. (J. S. Exell, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: And Moses and Aaron came in unto Pharaoh, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrews, How long wilt thou refuse to humble thyself before me? let my people go, that they may serve me. |
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