Numbers 1:47-54 But the Levites after the tribe of their fathers were not numbered among them.… The Levites were exempted from military service, and set apart for the service of the tabernacle. In any wise arrangement of the affairs of human society provision will be made for the requirements of the spiritual nature of man. I. THE TRUE CHRISTIAN MINISTER SHOULD MANIFEST SOME FITNESS FOR THE WORK BEFORE HE IS DESIGNATED THERETO. In determining the trade which their sons shall learn, wise parents will consider their respective inclinations and aptitudes. An artist would perhaps make a poor minister; a successful merchant might utterly fail as a barrister. Is there less aptitude required in the work of the gospel ministry than in the other pursuits of life? Adaptation of voice, of mind, of character, &c. II. THE TRUE CHRISTIAN MINISTER IS CALLED OF GOD TO HIS WORK. III. THE WORK OF THE CHRISTIAN MINISTER DEMANDS HIS ENTIRE DEVOTION THERETO. IV. A FAITHFUL DISCHARGE OF THE DUTIES OF THE CHRISTIAN MINISTER IS ESSENTIAL TO THE WELL-BEING OF SOCIETY. V. PERSONAL HOLINESS OF HEART AND LIFE ARE ESSENTIAL TO THE FAITHFUL DISCHARGE OF THE DUTIES OF THE CHRISTIAN MINISTRY. Levites separated from other tribes for sacred work. Their outward separation intended to show separation from worldliness and sin. They who have to do with holy things should themselves be holy. (W. Jones.) Parallel Verses KJV: But the Levites after the tribe of their fathers were not numbered among them.WEB: But the Levites after the tribe of their fathers were not numbered among them. |
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