Notes on the Book of Deuteronomy, Volume IMackintosh, Charles Henry
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Notes on the Book of Deuteronomy, Volume I
Mackintosh, Charles Henry
Bible. Deuteronomy -- Commentaries
But we must bear in mind that the marvelous privilege of which we have
spoken--and truly it is most marvelous--is the basis of a most solemn
responsibility. If it be true that God has, in His infinite goodness,
given us a perfect revelation of His mind, then what should be our
attitude in reference to it? Are we to sit in judgment upon it? Are we
to discuss, argue, or reason? Alas! for all who do so. They will find
themselves on terribly dangerous ground. The only true, the only
proper, the only safe attitude for man in the presence of God's
revelation is, obedience--simple, unqualified, hearty obedience. This
is the only right thing for us, and this is the thing which is
pleasing to God. The path of obedience is the path of sweetest
privilege, rest, and blessing. This path can be trodden by the merest
babe in Christ, as well as by the "young men" and the "fathers." There
is the one straight and blessed path for all. Narrow it is, no doubt;
but, oh! it is safe, bright, and elevated. The light of our Father's
approving countenance ever shines upon it; and in this blessed light
the obedient soul finds the most triumphant answer to all the
reproaches of those who talk, in high-sounding words, about breadth of
mind, liberality of thought, freedom of opinion, progress,
development, and such like. The obedient child of God can afford to
put up with all this, because he feels and knows, he believes and is
sure, that he is treading a path indicated for him by the precious
Word of God. He is not careful to explain or apologize, feeling
assured that those who object, oppose, and reproach are utterly
incapable of understanding or appreciating his explanation. And,
moreover, he feels that it is no part of his duty to explain or
defend. He has but to obey; and as for objectors and opposers, he has
but to refer them to his Master.
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