Essex Congregational Remembrancer Job 10:2 I will say to God, Do not condemn me; show me why you contend with me. I. THIS IS THE LANGUAGE OF A SINCERE PENITENT. It expresses a dread of condemnation, and a fear of future punishment. This impression is awakened by — 1. The recollection of past sins. 2. By a sense of present suffering. II. IT IMPLIES THAT THERE ARE SOME PERSONS WHOM GOD WILL CERTAINLY CONDEMN. The sentence to "depart" will be pronounced by the righteous Judge, and it will be addressed especially to three classes of individuals. To the prayerless, the self-righteous, and those who live in the habitual practice of sin. III. IT DIRECTS US TO THE MEANS BY WHICH THIS FINAL SENTENCE MAY BE AVERTED. 1. You must justify the character and conduct of God. 2. Make humble and sincere acknowledgment of your sinfulness. 3. Cheerfully acquiesce in the method of Divine mercy. IV. IT SUGGESTS SOME IMPORTANT MOTIVES TO PRODUCE IN OUR MINDS TRUE AND EVANGELICAL REPENTANCE. 1. The first class of motives is addressed to our fears. 2. From the strivings of the Spirit. 3. From the glorious dispensation under which we live. (Essex Congregational Remembrancer.) Parallel Verses KJV: I will say unto God, Do not condemn me; shew me wherefore thou contendest with me.WEB: I will tell God, 'Do not condemn me. Show me why you contend with me. |
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