Homilist Genesis 13:9 Is not the whole land before you? separate yourself, I pray you, from me: if you will take the left hand, then I will go to the right… I. THIS PROPOSAL SHOWS THAT A GOOD MAN LOVES PEACE RATHER THAN WEALTH. 1. Because strife hardens the heart. 2. Because strife destroys a man's happiness. 3. Because strife hinders one's spiritual progress. II. THAT A GOOD MAN HAS CONFIDENCE IN THE RULER OF THE UNIVERSE. 1. Abraham had confidence in God's wisdom. 2. He had confidence in God's love. III. THAT A GOOD MAN HAS HIGHER INTERESTS THAN WORLDLY PROSPERITY. (Homilist.) Parallel Verses KJV: Is not the whole land before thee? separate thyself, I pray thee, from me: if thou wilt take the left hand, then I will go to the right; or if thou depart to the right hand, then I will go to the left. |
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