_The elders which are among you I exhort._ ELDERS EXHORTED 1. In that he, an elder, exhorts them, elders, note that ministers are fittest to teach ministers and to judge of their actions. When we dislike anything in a minister, it were wisdom to ask the judgment of some godly minister before we ce... [ Continue Reading ]
_Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves._ COUNSELS TO THE YOUNGER I. Submission. 1. The younger are to submit to the elders. Are you young in years, or in the experience of the Christian life? Be not wise in your own conceit, but be willing to receive the advice of your superiors. 2. All are to... [ Continue Reading ]
_Be sober, be vigilant._ THE ADVANTAGES OF MODERATION IN THE ENJOYMENT OF SENSUAL PLEASURE Christianity in its precepts and commands, as well as in its doctrines, is precisely suited to our nature and our necessities. 1. The temperate man preserves his health of body, health of mind, and alacrity... [ Continue Reading ]
_The God of all grace._ TRIPLE PERFECTION The Revised Version makes two changes of some importance in this passage. The word “settle” is removed to the margin. And the form of the whole passage is changed from that of a prayer to that of an assurance: “The God of all grace shall Himself perfect, s... [ Continue Reading ]