2 Chronicles 25:2 And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, but not with a perfect heart. This history is adduced to lead to self-scrutiny. I. THE ACT OF ASSEMBLING is in accordance with God's revealed wishes; and therefore the act of assembling is a right act. But am I able to believe that every men and woman joins the assembly from such motives as would stand the test of Heaven? Not with a perfect heart. II. Again, in THE MATTER OF LISTENING TO GOD'S WORD PREACHED. Some listen from the desire of passing away a dull hour — as a sort of religious entertainment. Alas for the perfect heart! III. As to your CONDUCT OUTSIDE THE WALLS OF THE SANCTUARY. You are upright and honourable in trade. But why? It is a sad thing when a man's actions are right because he wishes to be aggrandised, or because he wishes a high place in human estimation, and knows not the only right motive — a desire to please Him "who hath loved us, and given Himself for us." (T. W. Thompson, B.A.) Parallel Verses KJV: And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, but not with a perfect heart.WEB: He did that which was right in the eyes of Yahweh, but not with a perfect heart. |
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