Theological Sketch Book Luke 6:46 And why call you me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? I. SHOW WHO THEY ARE WHO DESERVE THE CENSURE IN THE TEXT. 1. Mere nominal Christians. 2. Formal, self-righteous persons. 3. False professors. II. EXPOSTULATE WITH THEM ON THE FOLLY OF THEIR CONDUCT. 1. IS not a conformity to Christ's precepts practicable? 2. Is not obedience to Him necessary? 3. Will not a feigned allegiance be discovered by Him? 4. Shall we not wish at last that we had been sincere and upright.APPLICATION. (1) Let us all seek to become Christians indeed. (2) Let us not be afraid to confess our Lord before men. (3) Let our lives be consistent with our professions. (4) Let us trust in the Lord as simply as if obedience were not required. (5) Let us obey the Lord as zealously as if obedience only were required. (Theological Sketch Book.) Parallel Verses KJV: And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?WEB: "Why do you call me, 'Lord, Lord,' and don't do the things which I say? |
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