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Old Testament Study: Haggai 2:1-9 |
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Furthering Godliness
"It was the practice of our Saviour, who left us a blessed pattern therein, to be always furthering godliness. When bread was mentioned to Him, upon it He dissuaded His disciples from the leaven of the pharisees, Matt. 16:5-6. When water was denied Him by the Samaritan woman, He forgets His thirst, and seeks to draw her to the well-spring of happiness, John 4:10.... When people came to Him for bodily cures, how constantly doth He mind the safety of their souls: 'Thou art made whole, go sin no more,' or, 'Thy sins are forgiven thee.' He went about doing good; in the day-time working miracles and preaching, in the night-time he often gave himself to meditation and prayer."
-- George Swinnock (1627-1673) |