The National Preacher Proverbs 4:18 But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shines more and more to the perfect day. I. THE BELIEVER'S NATURAL STATE OF DARKNESS AND MISERY. II. THE BRILLIANT COURSE HE PURSUES AFTER BEING TURNED FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT. His way is as the "shining light." 1. Beautiful in its appearance. The light of grace begins from the first to adorn the actions of the righteous. Their simplicity of mind and teachableness of spirit endear them to all their brethren; their lowliness and humility attract universal notice, while the fervour of their love excites admiration and esteem. The very shades in their character serve as a contrast to the excellency of the change that has passed upon them. As they proceed, their graces are more matured, and even thus early they "adorn the doctrine of God their Saviour." 2. They shall continue to be beneficial in their influence. They have a work to do, and God will ensure them in a course of well-doing, or the Divine purpose would fail. 3. Believers, like the sun, are constant in their progress. The sun invariably pursues his wonted course. The believer's progress is directed by the same power. III. THE GLORIOUS CONSUMMATION OF THE TEXT. (The National Preacher.) Parallel Verses KJV: But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. |
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