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I. THE FACT OF THIS RELUCTANCE ON THE PART OF MAN TO YIELD COMPLETE OBEDIENCE TO THE CLAIMS OF GOD.

1. This reluctance is seen in the judgments that are sent to overcome it.

2. This reluctance is seen in the mercy that is despised.

3. This reluctance is seen in the faithful ministries that are rejected.

4. That men resist these judgments, etc., is complete evidence of their great reluctance to surrender all for Him.

(1)  This reluctance is a matter of revelation.

(2)  This reluctance is a matter of history.

(3)  This reluctance is a matter of experience.

II. THE REASONS OF THIS RELUCTANCE ON THE PART OF MAN TO YIELD COMPLETE OBEDIENCE TO THE CLAIMS OF GOD. These reasons are obvious.

1. Depravity of nature.

2. Pride of heart.

3. Selfishness of motive.

4. Obstinacy of will.

III. THE FOLLY OF THIS RELUCTANCE ON THE PART OF MAN TO YIELD COMPLETE OBEDIENCE TO THE CLAIMS OF GOD.

1. Because it provokes painful judgments.

2. Because it is useless to contend with God.

3. Because final overthrow is its certain outcome.Lessons:

1. That man will consent to any terms rather than yield a complete submission to the will of God.

2. That God will only be satisfied by an entire surrender to His will.

(J. S. Exell, M. A.)

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KJV: And Pharaoh called unto Moses, and said, Go ye, serve the LORD; only let your flocks and your herds be stayed: let your little ones also go with you.

WEB: Pharaoh called to Moses, and said, "Go, serve Yahweh. Only let your flocks and your herds stay behind. Let your little ones also go with you."