Job 14:10 But man dies, and wastes away: yes, man gives up the ghost, and where is he? Man was originally formed to be a representative of God's moral perfections — His wisdom, goodness, holiness, and truth. By the apostasy of our first parents the scene is changed, and holiness and happiness must now be sought after "in fairer worlds on high." Death is said to be of three kinds — natural, spiritual, eternal. I. A MOST SOLEMN AND HUMILIATING DECLARATION. It cannot be questioned. What lessons may be deduced from it? 1. It is a very affecting truth. 2. Here is an instructive lesson — man should be humble. 3. Learn also the value of time. 4. Learn the nature of sin, the infinite evil, and the awful consequences of it. 5. God will most surely execute the judgments which He threatens in His most Holy Word. II. A MOST MOMENTOUS INQUIRY. It relates not to the body, but to the soul, to the man himself. The soul is still in existence, still thinks and feels. Guided by the light of Scripture, we may safely find an answer to the solemn inquiry, "Where is he?" For the very moment the soul bids farewell to this world he enters the world of spirits, enters upon a state of everlasting happiness or woe. (John Vaughan, LL. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: But man dieth, and wasteth away: yea, man giveth up the ghost, and where is he?WEB: But man dies, and is laid low. Yes, man gives up the spirit, and where is he? |
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