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Jonah 4:9

John 4:9

I. The first thing which strikes us in this portion of sacred history is Jonah's selfishness.

II. Another thing which strikes us unpleasantly in the history of Jonah is his ingratitude.

III. The withering of Jonah's gourd should remind us how shortlived our earthly comforts are.

IV. Very trifling causes blast our happiness, and rob us of our peace.

V. We are reminded, in Jonah's history, of God's abounding mercy.

J. N. Norton, Golden Truths,p. 158.

Reference: John 4:9. Spurgeon, Morning by Morning,p. 195.

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