Proverbs 8:17 I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me. These words do not set forth either — 1. That Christ's love is produced by ours. Its source is Himself. 2. Or that Christ's love is since ours. It is eternal. 3. Or that Christ's love is dependent on ours. Unchangeable. 4. Or that Christ's love is only for those who love Him. He gave the greatest proof of it while we were enemies. I. THOSE WHO RETURN CHRIST'S LOVE HAVE THE EVIDENCE OF HIS LOVE TO THEM. II. THOSE WHO RETURN CHRIST'S LOVE RECEIVE SPECIAL MANIFESTATIONS OF GRACE FROM HIM. Answered prayers, the Spirit's comfort, success in labour, joys of communion. III. THOSE WHO RETURN CHRIST'S LOVE HAVE THE POSITION AND TITLE OF HIS LOVED ONES. Brethren, friends, sons of God. IV. THOSE WHO RETURN CHRIST'S LOVE GIVE HIM SPECIAL GLADNESS. (R. A. Griffin.) Parallel Verses KJV: I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.WEB: I love those who love me. Those who seek me diligently will find me. |
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