And every one that heareth these words of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, who built his house upon the sand:
Suction III. — Fourthly, When it produceth a stronger confidence on God. Who will say that man is tliankful to his friend for a past kindness, who nom-ishes an ill opinion of him for the future ? This was all that imgrateful Israel returned to God, for his miraculous broaching the rock to quench their thirst, ' Behold, he smote the rock, — can he give bread also ?' Psa.
Commenting on Ephesians 6:10-20
The narrow gate is hardly wide enough to admit one at all; it expresses the difficulty of that first right step in religion, which requires triumph over all our natural inclinations. The wide gate and broad way lure many because they are easily entered and easily trodden.
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Commenting on Matthew 7:13-29
And every one that heareth these sayings of mine--in the attitude of discipleship. and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand--denoting a loose foundation--that of an empty profession and mere external services.