Psalm 11:3-4 If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?… The Christian's would be friends are often his worst enemies. Instead of Strengthening his faith when he is in difficulties, they counsel him to fly. Thus was David tempted by the feeble faith of well-meaning friends. He was sure that the foundations of his faith could never be destroyed, because — 1. God is present in His Church. Ever present to preserve, revive, and defend it. 2. Because the Lord's throne is in heaven. By His throne we understand His authority. Not human laws, not Church authority, not creeds, which are fences rather than foundations. 3. Because His design is to try His people. Hence all these alarms and trials. Then we should have stability in our faith. Distaste for profitless controversy. Patience in well-doing. (Stephen Jenner, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?WEB: If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do? |
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