Titus 1:15 To the pure all things are pure: but to them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure… I. THE IMPORT of the terms. By "the pure" is not meant sinless. Evangelical purity is connected with faith (1 Peter 1:22; Acts 15:9). The mind and conscience are governing powers; if they be polluted, all the man is so. II. ILLUSTRATE THE SENTIMENT. 1. On a believing mind the doctrines of Christ will have a sanctifying effect, and the contrary on an unbelieving mind. 2. On a believing mind precepts and even threatenings produce a salutary effect. 3. Mercies and judgments humble, melt, and soften some, but harden others. 4. The evils which occur amongst men, differently influence different characters. 5. The treatment received from men brings out the state of the heart. (A. Fuller.) Parallel Verses KJV: Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled. |
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