Genyeoh
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Shall we, guilty, polluted, worthless creatures, receive so many unmerited blessings from a just and holy God, and shall we refuse to accept the punishment of our sins, when we suffer so much less than we deserve? Let murmuring, as well as boasting, be for ever done away. Thus far Job stood the trial, and appeared brightest in the furnace of affliction. There might be risings of corruption in his heart, but grace had the upper hand. … Expand
May 7
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All we have is from his gift; we have forfeited it by sin, and ought not to complain if he takes any part from us. Discontent and impatience charge God with folly. Against these Job carefully watched; and so must we, acknowledging that as God has done right, but we have done wickedly, so God has done wisely, but we have done very foolishly. And may the malice and power of Satan render that Saviour more precious to our souls, who came to destroy the works of the devil; who, for our salvation, suffered from that enemy far more than Job suffered, or we can think. … Expand
May 7
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After all the bad news, Job... worshipped? WHY What is worship? Job humbled himself under the hand of God. We brought nothing of this world's goods into the world, but have them from others; and it is certain we can carry nothing out, but must leave them to others. Job, under all his losses, is but reduced to his first state. He is but where he must have been at last, and is only unloaded a little sooner than he expected. The same who gave hath taken away. See how Job looks above instruments, and keeps his eye upon the First Cause. Afflictions must not divert us from, but quicken us to religion. If in all our troubles we look to the Lord, he will support us. The Lord is righteous. … Expand
May 7
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Job's afflictions began from the malice of Satan, by the Lord's permission, for wise and holy purposes. Hence it concerns us to be sober and vigilant, 1Pe 5:8. See how Satan censures Job. God knows the end to this story, Satan does not for he tries in futility to lead Job astray. God is the only person who knows our hearts. The devil does not, he has no power, his efforts are infinitesimal in comparison to or sovereign God's knowledge and wisdom … Expand
May 7
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He sent and sanctified them, reminding them to examine themselves, to confess their sins, to seek forgiveness; and as one who hoped for acceptance with God through the promised Saviour, he offered a burnt-offering for each. We perceive his care for their souls, his knowledge of the sinful state of man, his entire dependence on God's mercy in the way he had appointed. … Expand
May 7
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Job was prosperous, and yet pious. Though it is hard and rare, it is not impossible for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven. By God's grace the temptations of worldly wealth may be overcome. The account of Job's piety and prosperity comes before the history of his great afflictions, showing that neither will secure from troubles. While Job beheld the harmony and comforts of his sons with satisfaction, his knowledge of the human heart made him fearful for them. … Expand
May 7
Genyeoh
wrote a note on Genesis 11:31 ESV
We here read of Abram's departure out of Ur of the Chaldees, with his father Terah, his nephew Lot, and the rest of his family, in obedience to the call of God. This chapter leaves them about mid-way between Ur and Canaan, where they dwelt till Terah's death. Many reach to Charran, and yet fall short of Canaan; they are not far from the kingdom of God, and yet never come thither. … Expand
May 7
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wrote a note on Genesis 11:10-32 ESV
When the earth began to be peopled, men's lives began to shorten; this was the wise disposal of Providence.
May 7
Genyeoh
wrote a note on Genesis 11:6-7 ESV
Power of unity "Nothing that they propose to do will now be impossible for them" Confusion is a deadly attack against unity
May 7
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wrote a note on Genesis 11:4 ESV
When God commanded man to "be fruitful and multiply" he meant it. The people who wanted to build the tower of Babel were unwilling to multiply and fill the earth, they wanted to be isolated in one region. This was against God's will so he dispersed them … Expand
May 7
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wrote a note on Genesis 11:2-4 ESV
the divine command to replenish the earth, were unwilling to separate. The more pious and well-disposed would of course obey the divine will; but a numerous body, seemingly the aggressive horde mentioned (Ge 10:10), determined to please themselves by occupying the fairest region they came to. … Expand
May 7
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wrote a note on Genesis 11:9 ESV
God did them a favour by confusing their speech. Divine grace Nothing but the sanctifying grace of the Holy Spirit can remove the sinful lusts of the human will, and the depravity of the human heart. God's purpose was, that mankind should form many nations, and people all lands. In contempt of the Divine will, and against the counsel of Noah, the bulk of mankind united to build a city and a tower to prevent their separating. Idolatry was begun, and Babel became one of its chief seats. … Expand
May 7
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wrote a note on Genesis 10:15-32 ESV
Canaan was cursed, yet "prospered" in the eyes of the world. Prosperity/Wealth does not mean God favours you. It could be God's wrath, meaning He's allowing you to get what you want which may not (and most often is not) good for you. Canaan cursed with prosperity? God please help me to see what it is that I want that is not of you. And please show me the grace to take it away from me, or convict me to flee from the sin that so easily entangles … Expand
May 7
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wrote a note on Genesis 10:15-32 ESV
Perhaps it is a secret curse, a curse to the soul, and does not work so that others can see it; or a slow curse, and does not work soon; but sinners are reserved by it for a day of wrath Canaan here has a better land than either Shem or Japheth, and yet they have a better lot, for they inherit the blessing. Abram and his seed, God's covenant people, descended from Eber, and from him were called Hebrews. How much better it is to be like Eber, the father of a family of saints and honest men, than the father of a family of hunters after power, worldly wealth, or vanities. Goodness is true greatness. … Expand
May 7
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wrote a note on Genesis 10:15-32 ESV
The posterity of Canaan were numerous, rich, and pleasantly seated; yet Canaan was under a Divine curse, and not a curse causeless. Those that are under the curse of God, may, perhaps, thrive and prosper in this world; for we cannot know love or hatred, the blessing or the curse, by what is before us, but by what is within us. The curse of God always works really, and always terribly. … Expand
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