Matthew 6:28 And why take you thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: or, God will take care of you. I. So, then, THERE IS A GOSPEL IN NATURE. Under pretence of exalting what God has said in His Word we must not depreciate what He has done in His works. There is a gospel in nature, not the gospel. Christ comes as the interpreter of nature's gospel. This gospel of nature is especially for the poor. II. THIS GOSPEL MUST BE MUSED ON. Nature's text must be studied — "consider." Multitudes are blind and deaf, not through misfortune, but from disposition. Nature's gospel has no vision for those who consider not. III. THIS GOSPEL IS VERY CONVINCING AND CONSOLATORY AS EXPLAINED BY JESUS CHRIST. 1. God takes care of the lilies and the grass. They do not grow by chance. 2. From these specimens of nature Jesus preaches the good news of faith in providence. Men are better than birds, and more useful. (J. Stoughton, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: |
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