John 2:5 His mother said to the servants, Whatever he said to you, do it. I. THIS ADVICE MEETS A FELT WANT. There are times in life when we want the responsibility of decision divided — times of utter bafflement and perplexity. A friendly recommendation is sometimes helpful, but what is wanted is supreme dictation. Christ steps in here as the commander of the people and says, "Lo," "Come," "Do," "Stand." II. THIS ADVICE WAS GIVEN BY CHRIST'S MOTHER, who had lived with Him a whole generation, and after all that experience felt warranted in offering it — the most magnificent tribute to Christ that was ever offered: that He was worthy of perfect obedience. III. THIS ADVICE HE ENFORCES HIMSELF. 1. His commands are imperative and final. He never prefers a request or revises a decision. 2. His commands brook no emendation, diminution, or enlargement. 3. His commands require prompt and implicit obedience. IV. THIS COMMANDMENT IS EXCEEDING BROAD. 1. Follow Me. 2. Love one another. 3. Wash ye one another's feet. 4. Go ye into all the world. 5. Do this in remembrance of Me. (J. Parker, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.WEB: His mother said to the servants, "Whatever he says to you, do it." |
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