July 12

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1 Chronicles 12:19-14:17
1.(2012) Matthew Henry's comment struck a chord with me today:

Even some of the kindred of Saul came over to David (v. 29), not so many as of the other tribes, because a foolish affection for their own tribe, and a jealousy for the honour of it, kept many of them long in the sinking interest of Saul's family. Kindred should never over-rule conscience. Call no man Father to this extent, but God only.

2.(2012) On David's first motion to retrieve the Ark of God, Henry makes a statement that seems to apply to a broader range of circumstances:

(2.) To have the comfort and benefit of that sacred oracle. "Let us bring it to us, not only that we may be a credit to it, but that it may be a blessing to us." Those that honour God profit themselves. Note, It is the wisdom of those who are setting out in the world to take God's ark with them, to make his oracles their counsellors and his laws their rule. Those are likely to proceed in the favour of God who thus begin in the fear of God.

Romans 1:1-17

Psalm 9:13-20

Proverbs 19:4-5
1.(2012)

A false witness will not go unpunished,
and whoever pours out lies will not go free.

Years Read
2012, 2024-25