Psalm 20:7 Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God. I. THE CHARGE BROUGHT AGAINST THOSE WHOSE TRUST IS MERELY HUMAN. There have been such always. Now, the guilt of such trust lies in the oversight of God, — regarding chariots and horses as sufficient in themselves. And we are inexcusable in this, because God, though invisible, is ever perceptible to the understanding. And all such trust is irrational. It has no solid foundation in reason or conscience. II. THE PURPOSE. "We will remember," etc. The trust of the Christian begins memory. It acts as a stimulant to the believer, and loosens every other bond and makes it easy to let go all which the world gives. III. THE CONSEQUENCES. "They are brought down,...but we," etc. Now, the results of trust in human power are sad and unexpected. It was so with Pharaoh and his army. But they are in accordance with the natural course of things. If we sow to the flesh we shall of the flesh reap corruption. But the Christian trust issues in this — "We are risen, and stand upright." (W. D. Horwood.) Parallel Verses KJV: Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.WEB: Some trust in chariots, and some in horses, but we trust the name of Yahweh our God. |
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