Numbers 27:16-23 Let the LORD, the God of the spirits of all flesh, set a man over the congregation,… I. THE AFFECTING VIEW HERE FURNISHED OF THE AGENCY AND DOMINION OF GOD IN CONNECTION WITH THE HUMAN MIND. 1. God imparts the powers of the spirit. We have nothing self-derived. 2. He claims the affections of the spirit. 3. He heals the disorders and sympathises with the sorrows of the spirit. 4. He alone can constitute the happiness of the spirit. 5. He will decide upon the future destiny of the spirit. II. THE MORAL USES OF THESE CONTEMPLATIONS. 1. Let them teach you reverence for the human mind. 2. Let them impress you with thoughts of the vast importance of personal religion. 3. Let them inspire you with practical efforts to benefit and bless society. By education-by missions, &c. 4. Let them kindle hope for the prospects of the human race. (S. Thodey.). Parallel Verses KJV: Let the LORD, the God of the spirits of all flesh, set a man over the congregation,WEB: "Let Yahweh, the God of the spirits of all flesh, appoint a man over the congregation, |
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