WebbRomans 15:1-7. 1-7 Christian liberty was allowed, not for our pleasure, but for the glory of God, and the good of others. We must please our neighbour, for the good of his soul; not by serving his wicked will, and humouring him in a sinful way; if we thus seek to please men, we are not the servants of Christ. WebbHow we may discern a fool and discover him, a wicked man, for he is a foolish man. If we perceive not in him the lips of knowledge, if we find there is no relish or savour of piety in his discourse, that his communication is all corrupt and corrupting, and nothing in it good and to the use of edifying, we may conclude the treasure is bad. 2.
Proverbs 16 Bible Commentary - Matthew Henry (concise)
Webb16 The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason. Observe, 1. The high opinion which the sluggard has of himself, notwithstanding the … WebbFor example, although the commentary series by Matthew Henry, [23] Albert Barnes, [24] Heinrich August Wilhelm Meyer, [25] and others, are credited to these well-known individuals, ... Proverbs 16:25, “There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.” failed proposed amendments
Leviticus 25:39 (KJV) - Forerunner Commentary
WebbThe pleasant words here commended must be those which the heart of the wise teaches, and adds learning to ( Proverbs 16:23 Proverbs 16:23 ), words of seasonable advice, instruction, and comfort, words taken from God's word, for that is it which Solomon had learned from his father to account sweeter than honey and the honey-comb, Psalms 19:10. WebbThe commentaries of the Reverend Matthew Henry have been a great blessing to the readers of the Blue Letter Bible since 1996. He was a 17th and early 18th Century minister of the Gospel in Chester, England, and died in 1714. Quoting Charles Spurgeon: "First among the mighty for general usefulness we are bound to mention the man whose name … WebbMatthew Henry Commentary on the Bible Proverbs 6:6-11 6-11 Diligence in business is every man's wisdom and duty; not so much that he may attain worldly wealth, as that he may not be a burden to others, or a scandal to the church. The ants are more diligent than slothful men. We may learn wisdom from the meanest insects, and be shamed by them. failed push some refs to