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101 | Commentary on Psalm 19 | Ps 19:1 | GeorJoy | 89312 | ||
Now the wordy version from Mathew Henry 2 of 3 or 4 III. The scope of it. It is manifestly intended, 1. To assist the exercises of natural religion, and to kindle in the souls of men those devout affections which we owe to God as our Creator, owner, ruler, and benefactor. The book of Job helps to prove our first principles of the divine perfections and providence; but this helps to improve them in prayers and praises, and professions of desire towards him, dependence on him, and an entire devotedness and resignation to him. Other parts of scripture show that God is infinitely above man, and his sovereign Lord; but this shows us that he may, notwithstanding, be conversed with by us sinful worms of the earth; and there are ways in which, if it be not our own fault, we may keep up communion with him in all the various conditions of human life. 2. To advance the excellencies of revealed religion, and in the most pleasing powerful manner to recommend it to the world. There is indeed little or nothing of the ceremonial law in all the book of Psalms. Though sacrifice and offering were yet to continue many ages, yet they are here represented as things which God did not desire (Psa_40:6, Psa_51:16), as things comparatively little, and which in time were to vanish away. But the word and law of God, those parts of it which are moral and of perpetual obligation are here all along magnified and made honourable, nowhere more. And Christ, the crown and centre of revealed religion, the foundation, corner, and top-stone, of that blessed building, is here clearly spoken of in type and prophecy, his sufferings and the glory that should follow, and the kingdom that he should set up in the world, in which God's covenant with David, concerning his kingdom, was to have its accomplishment. What a high value does this book put upon the word of God, his statutes and judgments, his covenant and the great and precious promises of it; and how does it recommend them to us as our guide and stay, and our heritage for ever! IV. The use of it. All scripture, being given by inspiration of God, is profitable to convey divine light into our understandings; but this book is of singular use with that to convey divine life and power, and a holy warmth, into our affections. There is no one book of scripture that is more helpful to the devotions of the saints than this, and it has been so in all ages of the church, ever since it was written and the several parts of it were delivered to the chief musician for the service of the church. 1. It is of use to be sung. Further than David's psalms we may go, but we need not, for hymns and spiritual songs. What the rules of the Hebrew metre were even the learned are not certain. But these psalms ought to be rendered according to the metre of every language, at least so as that they may be sung for the edification of the church. And methinks it is a great comfort to us, when we are singing David's psalms, that we are offering the very same praises to God that were offered to him in the days of David and the other godly kings of Judah. So rich, so well made, are these divine poems, that they can never be exhausted, can never be worn thread-bare. 2. It is of use to be read and opened by the ministers of Christ, as containing great and excellent truths, and rules concerning good and evil. Our Lord Jesus expounded the psalms to his disciples, the gospel psalms, and opened their understandings (for he had the key of David) to understand them, Luk_24:44. 3. It is of use to be read and meditated upon by all good people. It is a full fountain, out of which we may all be drawing water with joy |
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102 | Commentary on Psalm 19 | Ps 19:1 | GeorJoy | 89313 | ||
Now the wordy version from Mathew Henry 2 of 3 or 4 If you're interested in the other 2 or 3 pages, please respond to this note with your eMail address. I will be glad to send it. I just don't feel right making such large posts. George |
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103 | Commentary on Psalm 19 | Ps 19:1 | GeorJoy | 89341 | ||
I stand corrected. George |
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104 | Commentary on Psalm 19 | Ps 19:1 | GeorJoy | 89342 | ||
I stand corrected. George |
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105 | How do you put this into practice? | Ps 46:10 | GeorJoy | 100325 | ||
Don't be overly anxious, energetic or enthusiastic. ASV Mat 6:34 Be not therefore anxious for the morrow: for the morrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. ASV Mat 6:27 And which of you by being anxious can add one cubit unto the measure of his life? Luk 10:41 But the Lord answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art anxious and troubled about many things: Luk 12:26 If then ye are not able to do even that which is least, why are ye anxious concerning the rest? In Christ George |
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106 | How do you put this into practice? | Ps 46:10 | GeorJoy | 100360 | ||
To be honest.... I have this same problem... I was only quoting what I have been told... It didn't do me much good either. Thank you for showing me that I am not the only "odd ball" where this matter is concerned.... Is this where the term "odd balls of a feather need to stick together" was coined? How did that saying go?!? Oooooh Lord, I'd bet that they were called worse than odd balls back in the Acts... Oooooh how I love that "eternal powersource within!" Ain't God Great!?! In Christ George |
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107 | God helps those who help themselves? | Prov 13:4 | GeorJoy | 94039 | ||
Pro 13:4 The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat. I would say that the diligent tend to help themselves. The sluggard waits for someone to do for him. The quote you speak of is not in scripture, but the thought is. George |
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108 | Proverbs chapter 31, don't understand | Prov 31:1 | GeorJoy | 90422 | ||
This chapter contains the last part of the book of Proverbs; which some reckon the fifth, others the sixth. It contains the instructions of the mother of a prince, whose name was Lemuel, which she gave unto him; and which are so valuable, as to be annexed to the proverbs of Solomon. The preface or introduction to them is in Pro_31:1; the address to her son, Pro_31:2. The vices she cautions him against are uncleanness and intemperance; which she dissuades from, because of the pernicious consequences of both to kings and to their subjects, Pro_31:3. Advises rather to give wine and strong drink to poor people, such as are in distress; as being more useful to them, at least less prejudicial, Pro_31:6; and exhorts her son to the duties of his office; by pleading the cause of the poor and injured, and administering justice to them, Pro_31:8. And then at large describes a virtuous woman; perhaps designed as an instruction to her son in the choice of a wife, Pro_31:10; though more than that may be intended by it. Per Dr. John Gill George |
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109 | Are you quite sure about that? | Eccl 11:6 | GeorJoy | 100138 | ||
Are you sure about that? | ||||||
110 | How important is self esteem? | Ezek 16:44 | GeorJoy | 89437 | ||
There is quite a bit in the New Testiment as well. (KJV) Rom 14:22 Hast thou faith? have it to thyself before God. Happy is he that condemneth not himself in that thing which he alloweth. Mat 22:36 Master, which is the great commandment in the law? 37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. 38 This is the first and great commandment. 39 And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. "Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself." If one has no self esteem, it is doubtfull he could love himself. Where would this leave him where the "second great commandment" is concerned? George |
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111 | How important is self esteem? | Ezek 16:44 | GeorJoy | 89536 | ||
Don't stop! Preach it, Pastor! Keep it coming. Don't sotp now that you're just getting some traction! Say something about what God hates; something about the proud; something about the meaning of true faith and how to get it... George |
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112 | How important is self esteem? | Ezek 16:44 | GeorJoy | 89539 | ||
Thank you. George |
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113 | Tithing question | Mal 3:10 | GeorJoy | 94083 | ||
Mal 3:10 Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. And what is "the storehouse of the Lord?" Some would say it is the Church. If it is a church that is serving the comunity needs, both physical and spiritual, I tend to agree. Others might say it is any orginization that does "what they consider the work of the Lord." I disagree. For the work of the Lord is not only to feed the hungry, take care of the children and widows, but to spread the word of salvation to all; not only to feed the flesh, but to feed the hungry spirit with the living word of God. Remember what it said in Mal 3:10, "...that there may be meat in mine house"? His house is the Church. You make the determination for yourself. Below are all the scriptures in reference to tything. Gen_14:20; Lev_27:30; Lev_27:31; Lev_27:32; Num_18:24; Num_18:26; Num_18:28; Deu_12:6; Deu_12:11; Deu_12:17; Deu_14:22; Deu_14:23; Deu_14:28; Deu_26:12; 2Ch_31:5; 2Ch_31:6; 2Ch_31:12; Neh_10:37; Neh_10:38; Neh_12:44; Neh_13:5; Neh_13:12; Amo_4:4; Mal_3:8; Mal_3:10; Mat_23:23; Luk_11:42; Luk_18:12; Heb_7:5; Heb_7:6; Heb_7:8; Heb_7:9; I used to feel that if I were sharing with others what I could, It was just as good as tything. My scriptural study concerning tything enlightened me to my ignorance. George |
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114 | If I leave my church, where do I tithe? | Mal 3:10 | GeorJoy | 94084 | ||
Why would you leave a one church and not find another? You tythe the "Storehouse of the Lord." George |
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115 | Tithing question | Mal 3:10 | GeorJoy | 94255 | ||
That's what we are here for. God Bless George |
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116 | Any more information on this? | Matthew | GeorJoy | 93254 | ||
Concerning 1 Pe 3:19; Most likely this is a reference to the preincarnate Christ's preaching through Noah to those, who because they rejected the message are now spirits in prison. There are many views on this point. That is just what they are "views," for there is no scriptural foundation (that I have found) to support anything other than ones own interpritation. George |
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117 | What 'syour opinion on original question | Matthew | GeorJoy | 93654 | ||
Chusarcik, you seem to be very intent on getting an acceptiable answer to this question. Personally, I think it's a waste of time worrying about it. If it was a question concerning Salvation or how to please our Lord in our daily walk, or how better to serve our brother in deliverance of the Living Word, then it would worth it all. This post puts me in mind of someone sitting at the dinner table staring at a delicious 3 layer cake, not eating it, but continuously asking the question, why is it that chocolate is dark, rather than light in color? My Lord man! Get in there and eat. You may get your answer while you are eating, otherwise, someone else is liable to eat the thing while you're sitting there scratching your head... If understanding came before acceptance, there would be very little that man would ever accept. If you are already a believer, give it a rest. If it is important enough, the Spirit will eventually show you the answer. I have gotten answers after 30 years. I had totally forgotten the question till the answer arrived. Think of all you are missing where the Word is concerned while you are wasting time on this particular matter. Good luck and may God richly Bless you on your quest. George |
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118 | "Who ONCE were disobedient" is about? | Matthew | GeorJoy | 93655 | ||
Aw... You are a bunch of wonderful codgers. Wait till you experience the "Great Grandchildren." When you hear your youngest son being called Grandpaw, or your darling daughter being called Grandma, you realize that your mind simply hasn't caught up with the age of the bod. What a blessing it is that we should live to see and share with them! George |
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119 | blessing on marriage | Matthew | GeorJoy | 93661 | ||
Well hey to you too Hank. Glad to hear your thoughts. I will not argue anything you have stated, only that you may not have understood why that Deacon was discharged. Then again, you may have. He may have been right and the Church leaders wrong. As you may have noticed, I don't always agree with interpritations of others, (churchs included) where the word is concerned, but I do know what the Word says concerning such subjects. If that Deacons wife had been married b4 and was not free according to the Word, would not the Deacon have been in an adultrous marriage, whether knowingly or unknowingly? If you desire to answer, please be sure to quote scriprture cuz I can remember quiet a few concerning my stand on this matter, and there is no matter of interpritation where they are concerned. "Dogmatic? I think not. Stuborn? Standing firm? I hope so!" It is neither mine nor anyone elses place to judge any other. It is ours to know the sin when we see it, AND, it IS YOURS, MINE AND EVERY CHRISTIANS responsibility to quote the Word without judgement of person, but with all truth and honesty!!!!! If in reading the QUOTED Word, one feels condemned, who would you say has condemned them? Most assuredly not the quoter! How about the one who originated the Word? Is the individual condemned? Most certainly not! Not unless they die in their sin. Will there be any liars in heaven? How about adulturers, whoremongers, thieves and homosexuals? Is there one of these sins that is worse than the others? God Bless George |
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120 | blessing on marriage | Matthew | GeorJoy | 93662 | ||
Sorry DAIRYLEADER5. I guess that is a sign of senility. Or is it just that I'm getting drifty. George |
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