But thou, son of man, hear what I say unto thee; Be not thou rebellious like that rebellious house: open thy mouth, and eat that I give thee.
No one can teach God's Word unless he first sits at God's school and learns it himself. You will see Israel's obstinacy and want to flee the office a hundred times over, but do not be carried away by their consent as the crowd is; God Himself bridles you against their rebellion.
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The fear of man will snare you and cripple your work. These people are briers and thorns, scorpions and poison, vexing and tearing at you every way you turn; yet you must go bold and unafraid, for those who serve God must not flinch from the face of man.
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Commenting on Ezekiel 2:6-10
You must hear God's word before you speak it, and avoid the least appearance of rebellion, not hesitation, not backwardness to publish it. Take what He gives as you would take food; Christ gives His ministers only what is wholesome and safe to eat.
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