The Conregational Pulpit Matthew 11:25 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth… I. THE INHERENT PROPRIETY OF THIS ARRANGEMENT. 1. There were great moral disqualifications in the wise and prudent. (1) They were covetous. (2) They were proud. (3) They were prejudiced. 2. There were great preparatory qualifications in the babes. (1) They were humble. (2) They were tractable. (3) They were conscious of their needs. In what frame of mind do you seek gospel blessings? II. SEE THE REASONS OF THIS ARRANGEMENT IN RELATION TO THE MINISTRY OF CHRIST. 1. His position was one of self-humiliation, and therefore it was unsuitable that the rich and mighty should be among His followers. 2. His work was peculiarly a work of God, therefore He avoided the appearance of using the wisdom of this world, or any of its carnal agencies. 3. He came for the sake of all classes, and it was needful, in order to elevate all, that He should begin at the lowest. (The Conregational Pulpit.) Parallel Verses KJV: At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. |
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