Homilist Job 38:4 Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if you have understanding. I. WHAT IS THINE INTELLECT TO MINE? II. WHAT IS THINE AGE TO MINE? III. WHAT IS THY POWER TO MINE? IV. WHAT IS THY INDEPENDENCE TO MINE? He is — 1. Independent in being. 2. In action. This subject serves — (1) To rebuke all disposition to pronounce an opinion upon the ways of God. (2) To suggest that our grand effort ought to be to cultivate a loving trust in the Divine character, rather than to comprehend the Divine procedure. 3. To enable us to appreciate the glorious service of Christianity. (Homilist.) Parallel Verses KJV: Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding.WEB: "Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Declare, if you have understanding. |
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