Revelation 3:2-3 Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found your works perfect before God.… I. WE SHOULD HAVE A CONSTANT REGARD TO THE FRAME AND TEMPER OF OUR OWN SPIRITS. II. WE SHOULD TAKE HEED ALSO TO OUR DOCTRINE, THAT OUR PREACHING MAY HAVE THE MOST DIRECT TENDENCY TO DO GOOD. III. PUBLIC CATECHISING OF YOUNG PERSONS IS A PROPER METHOD TO REVIVE AND SUPPORT THE INTERESTS OF RELIGION. IV. WE SHOULD FREQUENTLY VISIT OUR PEOPLE, MANAGE OUR VISITS IN SUCH A MANNER .THIS WILL MOST EFFECTUALLY PROMOTE THEIR SPIRITUAL IMPROVEMENT. V. I FURTHER PROPOSE THAT WE TAKE A PARTICULAR NOTICE OF THOSE WHO ARE UNDER RELIGIOUS IMPRESSIONS. VI. ADMONITION AND REPROOF MUST NOT BE NEGLECTED, IF WE DESIRE RELIGION SHOULD FLOURISH UNDER OUR CARE. VII. WE SHOULD BE MUCH IN PRAYER FOR THE BLESSING OF GOD UPON OUR ENDEAVOURS. VIII. WE MUST TAKE THE GREATEST CARE TO SUPPORT THESE ATTEMPTS BY A REGULAR AND EXEMPLARY BEHAVIOUR. 1. Consider what it is that is dying; it is vital and practical religion, the glory of our Churches. 2. The revival of religion among us may prevent the growth of infidelity and bigotry. 3. A regard to our reputation should engage us to attempt the revival of religion. 4. Our support in life depends upon the regard which our people have to true religion. 5. A consciousness of our having done our utmost for the revival of religion will be a noble support in our dying moments. 6. Our degree of glory in the future state will be proportionable to our present zeal for the revival of religion. (D. Some.) Parallel Verses KJV: Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God. |
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