2 Timothy 2:7 Consider what I say; and the Lord give you understanding in all things. I. I begin by calling your attention to a thought which you should never have wholly absent from your minds- namely, FOR WHAT PURPOSE HAS LIFE BEEN GIVEN YOU? For what other purpose than to prepare for eternity, by loving and serving your Creator now, that you may serve and enjoy Him for ever? II. From this thought, then, which I beg you seriously to lay to heart, consider WHAT PROVISION GOD HAS MADE FOR YOUR ATTAINING THIS GLORIOUS END OF YOUR BEING. III. And this introduces another thought of vast importance. "Consider," then, "what I say," as to THE FITTING PERIOD FOR MAKING THIS SURRENDER OF YOURSELVES TO GOD. When should it be done? Our answer is, it cannot be done too early. IV. Consider THE HAPPINESS OF A LIFE THUS EARLY GIVEN TO GOD, to be spent in His service, to end in His glory. (J. Haslegrave, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.WEB: Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things. |
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