Homilist Jeremiah 9:24 But let him that glories glory in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD which exercise loving kindness, judgment… I. GOD IS ACTING ON THIS EARTH. 1. He is working in natural phenomena. He is in all, the force of all forces, the impulse of all motion. 2. He is working in human history. He works with individual men, His constant visitation preserveth their lives; He works with families, communities, churches, nations. II. God's agency on this earth is CHARACTERISED BY RECTITUDE AND LOVE. 1. Who does not see "loving kindness," or mercy, in the continuation and enjoyments of human life? 2. Who does not see "judgment," or "righteousness," in the miseries that follow sin on this earth? III. In the exercise of these moral attributes the GREAT GOD IS HAPPY. Justice and mercy are but modifications of love; and love in action is the happiness of God as well of His intelligent creation. (Homilist.) Parallel Verses KJV: But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD. |
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