Matthew 10:42 And whoever shall give to drink to one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, truly I say to you… The doings of this life are had in remembrance: that no humble action in its relation to high principles is lost; but is retained in a future judgment. I. THE DUTY OF ACTING FROM CHRISTIAN MOTIVES. 1. Our Saviour points out this by three examples. 2. The duty derives its importance from God's omnipresence and omniscience. The cup of cold water comes under the Divine notice. II. THE INFLUENCE OF OUR ACTIONS UPON THE DESTINIES OF THE FUTURE. 1. The history of nations and individuals proves how the past acts upon the future. 2. The promise of reward by Christ shows how every simple act done with reference to Himself is made to react upon ourselves in a way we should not anticipate apart from revelation. 3. Things done out of Christ, having no connection with His love, will perish. (W. D. Horwood.) Parallel Verses KJV: And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward. |
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