Providing a Message of Hope, to the Hopeless
Providing a Message of Hope, to the Hopeless
Matthew Henry Commentary: 27-28 A man may show himself to be a wise man, by the good temper of his mind, and by the good government of his tongue. He is careful when he does speak, to speak to the purpose. God knows his heart, and the folly that is bound there; therefore he cannot be deceived in his judgment as men may be.
Matthew Henry Commentary: 29-30 Verse 1 These words recommend family love and peace, as needful for the comfort of human life. Verse 2 The wise servant is more deserving, and more likely to appear one of the family, than a profligate son. Verse 3 God tries the heart by affliction. He thus has often shown the sin remaining in the heart of the believer. Verse 4 Flatterers, especially false teachers, are welcome to those that live in sin. Verse 5 Those that laugh at poverty, treat God|s providence and precepts with contempt. Verse 6 It is an honour to children to have wise and godly parents continued to them, even after they are grown up and settled in the world. Verse 7 A fool, in Solomon|s Proverbs, signifies a wicked man, whom excellent speech does not become, because his conversation contradicts it. Verse 8 Those who set their hearts upon money, will do any thing for it. What influence should the gifts of God have on our hearts! Verse 9 The way to preserve peace is to make the best of every thing; not to notice what has been said or done against ourselves. Verse 10 A gentle reproof will enter, not only into the head, but into the heart of a wise man. Verse 11 Satan, and the messengers of Satan, shall be let loose upon an evil man. Verse 12 Let us watch over our own passions, and avoid the company of furious men. Verse 13 To render evil for good is devilish. He that does so, brings a curse upon his family. Verse 14 What danger there is in the beginning of strife! Resist its earliest display; and leave it off, if it were possible, before you begin. Verse 15 It is an offence to God to acquit the guilty, or to condemn those who are not guilty. Verse 16 Man|s neglect of God|s favour and his own interest is very absurd. Verse 17 No change of outward circumstances should abate our affection for our friends or relatives. But no friend, except Christ, deserves unlimited confidence. In Him this text did receive, and still receives its most glorious fulfilment. Verse 18 Let not any wrong their families. Yet Christ|s becoming Surety for men, was a glorious display of Divine wisdom; for he was able to discharge the bond. Verse 19 If we would keep a clear conscience and a quiet mind, we must shun all excitements to anger. And a man who affects a style of living above his means, goes the way to ruin. Verse 20 There is nothing got by ill designs. And many have paid dear for an unbridled tongue. Verse 21 This speaks very plainly what many wise and good men feel very strongly, how grievous it is to have a foolish, wicked child. Verse 22 It is great mercy that God gives us leave to be cheerful, and cause to be cheerful, if by his grace he gives us hearts to be cheerful. Verse 23 The wicked are ready to part with their money, though loved, that they may not suffer for their crimes. Verse 24 The prudent man keeps the word of God continually in view. But the foolish man cannot fix his thoughts, nor pursue any purpose with steadiness. Verse 25 Wicked children despise the authority of their father, and the tenderness of their mother. Verse 26 It is very wrong to find fault for doing what is duty.
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Matthew Henry Commentary: 6-7 What mischief bad men do to themselves by their ungoverned tongues! Verse 8 How base are those that sow contention! and what fatal effects may be expected from small beginnings of jealousy! Verse 9 Omissions of duty, and in duty, are fatal to the soul, as well as commissions of sin.
Matthew Henry Commentary: 10-11 The Divine power, made known in and through our Lord Jesus Christ, forms a strong tower for the believer, who relies on the Lord. How deceitful the defence of the rich man, who has his portion and treasure in this world! It is a strong city and a high wall only in his own conceit; for it will fail when most in need. They will be exposed to the just wrath of that Judge whom they despised as a Saviour. Verse 12 After the heart has been lifted up with pride, a fall comes. But honour shall be the reward of humility. Verse 13 Eagerness, with self-conceit, will expose to shame. Verse 14 Firmness of mind supports under many pains and trials. But when the conscience is tortured with remorse, no human fortitude can bear the misery; what then will hell be? Verse 15 We must get knowledge, not only into our heads, but into our hearts. Verse 16 Blessed be the Lord, who makes us welcome to come to his throne, without money and without price. May his gifts make room for him in our souls. Verse 17 It is well to listen to our enemies, that we may form a better judgment of ourselves. Verse 18 It was customary sometimes to refer matters to God, by casting lots, with solemn prayer. The profaning the lot, by using it in matters of diversion, or coveting what belongs to others, forms an objection to this now. Verse 19 Great care must be taken to prevent quarrels among relations and those under obligations to each other. Wisdom and grace make it easy to forgive; but corruption makes it difficult. Verse 20 The belly is here put for the heart, as elsewhere; and what that is filled with, our satisfaction will be accordingly, and our inward peace. Verse 21 Many a one has caused his own death, or the death of others, by a false or injurious tongue. Verse 22 A good wife is a great blessing to a man, and it is a token of Divine favour. Verse 23 Poverty tells men they must not order or demand. And at the throne of God|s grace we are all poor, and must use entreaties. Verse 24 Christ Jesus never will forsake those who trust in and love him. May we be such friends to others, for our Master|s sake. Having loved his own, which were in the world, he loved them unto the end; and we are his friends if we do whatever he commands us, Joh 15:14.
Matthew Henry Commentary: 27-28 Verse 1 If we would get knowledge and grace, we must try all methods of improving ourselves. Verse 2 Those make nothing to purpose, of learning or religion, whose only design is to have something to make a show with. Verse 3 As soon as sin entered, shame followed. Verse 4 The well-spring of wisdom in the heart of a believer, continually supplies words of wisdom. Verse 5 The merits of a cause must be looked to, not the person.
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Matthew Henry Commentary: 0-999 Chapter Outline Reasons for the apostle not coming to Corinth. (1-4) Directions about restoring the repentant offender. (5-11) An account of his labours and success in spreading the gospel of Christ. (12-17)
Matthew Henry Commentary: 1-4 The apostle desired to have a cheerful meeting with them; and he had written in confidence of their doing what was to their benefit and his comfort; and that therefore they would be glad to remove every cause of disquiet from him. We should always give pain unwillingly, even when duty requires that it must be given.
Matthew Henry Commentary: 5-11 The apostle desires them to receive the person who had done wrong, again into their communion; for he was aware of his fault, and much afflicted under his punishment. Even sorrow for sin should not unfit for other duties, and drive to despair. Not only was there danger last Satan should get advantage, by tempting the penitent to hard thoughts of God and religion, and so drive him to despair; but against the churches and the ministers of Christ, by bringing an evil report upon Christians as unforgiving; thus making divisions, and hindering the success of the ministry. In this, as in other things, wisdom is to be used, that the ministry may not be blamed for indulging sin on the one hand, or for too great severity towards sinners on the other hand. Satan has many plans to deceive, and knows how to make a bad use of our mistakes.
Matthew Henry Commentary: 12-17 A believer|s triumphs are all in Christ. To him be the praise and glory of all, while the success of the gospel is a good reason for a Christian|s joy and rejoicing. In ancient triumphs, abundance of perfumes and sweet odours were used; so the name and salvation of Jesus, as ointment poured out, was a sweet savour diffused in every place. Unto some, the gospel is a savour of death unto death. They reject it to their ruin. Unto others, the gospel is a savour of life unto life: as it quickened them at first when they were dead in trespasses and sins, so it makes them more lively, and will end in eternal life. Observe the awful impressions this matter made upon the apostle, and should also make upon us. The work is great, and of ourselves we have no strength at all; all our sufficiency is of God. But what we do in religion, unless it is done in sincerity, as in the sight of God, is not of God, does not come from him, and will not reach to him. May we carefully watch ourselves in this matter; and seek the testimony of our consciences, under the teaching of the Holy Spirit, that as of sincerity, so speak we in Christ and of Christ.
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