CONTENTS Hitherto the Patriarch Jacob had been exercised with many sharp and trying afflictions, as they arose out of the circumstances of his own life. In this chapter, the history of the Patriarch records the beginning of the afflictions with which he was exercised, as they arose out of the circu... [ Continue Reading ]
Proverbs 13:20; Proverbs 13:20.... [ Continue Reading ]
This was lust, not love.... [ Continue Reading ]
This was contrary to divine appointment. Deuteronomy 7:3.... [ Continue Reading ]
Psalms 39:1.... [ Continue Reading ]
Joshua 7:15.... [ Continue Reading ]
Sad is the consequence of supposing gain to be godliness! 1 Timothy 6:5.... [ Continue Reading ]
Psalms 12:2.... [ Continue Reading ]
Genesis 17:11.... [ Continue Reading ]
1 Peter 2:16; 1 Thessalonians 2:5.... [ Continue Reading ]
Genesis 41:40.... [ Continue Reading ]
See here the recompense of an evil eye! Genesis 49:5.... [ Continue Reading ]
Exodus 5:21. See Proverbs 29:25.... [ Continue Reading ]
REFLECTIONS How dreadful the effect of unbridled passions! What sad events have been induced by their indulgence in all ages. And what is the whole history of mankind since the fall, but the same distressing page of suffering and sorrow, by reason of iniquity and sin. Blessed Jesus! how endearing h... [ Continue Reading ]