Proverbs Book #9C (Commentary only)
Proverbs Book #9C (Commentary only)
Matthew Henry Concise Commentary - Chapter 9
The invitations of Wisdom. (1-12) The invitations of folly (13-18).
Verses 1-12 Christ has prepared ordinances to which his people
are admitted, and by which nourishment is given here to those
that believe in him, as well as mansions in heaven hereafter.
The ministers of the gospel go forth to invite the guests. The call
is general, and shuts out none that do not shut out themselves.
Our Saviour came, not to call the righteous, but sinners; not the
wise in their own eyes, who say they see. We must keep from
the company and foolish pleasures of the ungodly, or we never
can enjoy the pleasures of a holy life. It is vain to seek the
company of wicked men in the hope of doing them good; we are
far more likely to be corrupted by them. It is not enough to forsake
the foolish, we must join those that walk in wisdom.
There is no true wisdom but in the way of religion, no true life
but in the end of that way. Here is the happiness of those that
embrace it. A man cannot be profitable to God; it is for our own
good. Observe the shame and ruin of those who slight it. God is
not the Author of sin: and Satan can only tempt, he cannot force.
Thou shalt bear the loss of that which thou scornest: it will
add to thy condemnation.
Verses 13-18 How diligent the tempter is, to seduce unwary souls
into sin! Carnal, sensual pleasure, stupifies conscience, and puts
out the sparks of conviction. This tempter has no solid reason to
offer; and where she gets dominion in a soul, all knowledge of holy
things is lost and forgotten.
She is very violent and pressing.
We need to seek and pray for true wisdom, for Satan has many
ways to withdraw our souls from Christ. Not only worldly lusts
and abandoned seducers prove fatal to the souls of men; but
false teachers, with doctrines that flatter pride and give liberty
to lusts, destroy thousands. They especially draw off such as
have received only partial serious impressions.
The depths of Satan are depths of hell; and sin, without remorse,
is ruin, ruin without remedy. Solomon shows the hook; those that
believe him, will not meddle with the bait.
Behold the wretched, empty, unsatisfying, deceitful, and stolen
pleasure sin proposes; and may our souls be so desirous of
the everlasting enjoyment of Christ, that on earth we may live
to him, daily, by faith, and ere long be with him in glory.
God Bless you -
Chip Tarver
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Matthew Henry Concise Commentary - Chapter 9
The invitations of Wisdom. (1-12) The invitations of folly (13-18).
Verses 1-12 Christ has prepared ordinances to which his people
are admitted, and by which nourishment is given here to those
that believe in him, as well as mansions in heaven hereafter.
The ministers of the gospel go forth to invite the guests. The call
is general, and shuts out none that do not shut out themselves.
Our Saviour came, not to call the righteous, but sinners; not the
wise in their own eyes, who say they see. We must keep from
the company and foolish pleasures of the ungodly, or we never
can enjoy the pleasures of a holy life. It is vain to seek the
company of wicked men in the hope of doing them good; we are
far more likely to be corrupted by them. It is not enough to forsake
the foolish, we must join those that walk in wisdom.
There is no true wisdom but in the way of religion, no true life
but in the end of that way. Here is the happiness of those that
embrace it. A man cannot be profitable to God; it is for our own
good. Observe the shame and ruin of those who slight it. God is
not the Author of sin: and Satan can only tempt, he cannot force.
Thou shalt bear the loss of that which thou scornest: it will
add to thy condemnation.
Verses 13-18 How diligent the tempter is, to seduce unwary souls
into sin! Carnal, sensual pleasure, stupifies conscience, and puts
out the sparks of conviction. This tempter has no solid reason to
offer; and where she gets dominion in a soul, all knowledge of holy
things is lost and forgotten.
She is very violent and pressing.
We need to seek and pray for true wisdom, for Satan has many
ways to withdraw our souls from Christ. Not only worldly lusts
and abandoned seducers prove fatal to the souls of men; but
false teachers, with doctrines that flatter pride and give liberty
to lusts, destroy thousands. They especially draw off such as
have received only partial serious impressions.
The depths of Satan are depths of hell; and sin, without remorse,
is ruin, ruin without remedy. Solomon shows the hook; those that
believe him, will not meddle with the bait.
Behold the wretched, empty, unsatisfying, deceitful, and stolen
pleasure sin proposes; and may our souls be so desirous of
the everlasting enjoyment of Christ, that on earth we may live
to him, daily, by faith, and ere long be with him in glory.
God Bless you -
Chip Tarver
<><
http://www.FirstContactSecrets.com
http://www.FirstContactSecrets.com/blog
http://www.FirstContactSecrets.com/publicity-blog/
http://www.Free-Targeted-Traffic.com
(c)2005 - 2022 Chip Tarver and FCS
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Chip Tarver's Articles
PR Tips & Public Relations Techniques
First Contact Secrets Business to Business Experts
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