And he went out to meet Asa, and said unto him, Hear ye me, Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin; The LORD is with you, while ye be with him; and if ye seek him, he will be found of you; but if ye forsake him, he will forsake you.
Israel had prophets among them, yet they could not shake idolatry; but when prophecy ceased and Scripture filled the synagogues, they were clean from it. God's ministers must quicken duty even in princes, not flatter them with their victories. The Spirit came upon the prophet to instruct and embolden him to speak it plain.
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Commenting on 2 Chronicles 15:1-7
His presence with you depends entirely on your perseverance. Seek Him sincerely, aim at His favor, pray, and you shall prevail. But forsake Him and His laws, and He abandons you to your enemies. The condition is absolute: as long as you continue in His service and pure worship, He will be with you.
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Your recent victory proves God's blessing rests on faith and piety. Hold fast to His cause and His favor will continue; abandon it and apostasy will bear its bitter fruit. That triumph was the reward of what you have been.
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