Homilist Revelation 22:9 Then said he to me, See you do it not: for I am your fellow servant, and of your brothers the prophets… This invitation is — I. VERY BLESSED — "Worship God." Not man, nor angels, nor self. 1. By studying His book — "Seal not the sayings," etc. 2. By believing His truth. 3. By proclaiming His gospel whether it be pleasant or unpleasant to the carnal mind (ver. 11). This invitation is — II. VERY URGENT. For — 1. The time is short (ver. 10). "Behold, I come quickly." 2. The reward is dependent upon conduct — blessings to the obedient, disgrace to those who continue without. 3. The promise is only limited. The invitation is — III. VERY DIGNIFIED. 1. In consequence of its Author — Jesus Christ, the Alpha and the Omega, etc. Not a doctrine or an invitation but comes from Him in His own voice. 2. In consequence of its importance. God is the Highest Being in the universe, and to worship Him is the noblest employment. 3. In consequence of the Assistant. The Saviour speaks and all things re-echo His words. "The Spirit and the Bride say, Come." (Homilist.) Parallel Verses KJV: Then saith he unto me, See thou do it not: for I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of them which keep the sayings of this book: worship God. |
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