God's Expostulation with Sinners
G. Campbell. Jeremiah 44:4 However, I sent to you all my servants the prophets, rising early and sending them, saying, Oh… I. THE DESCRIPTION OF SIN HERE GIVEN BY GOD. 1. We call those objects abominable which excite in us the sensations of loathing and abhorrence. That such is the nature of sin, even in its most agreeable forms, may be learned from the various figures under which it is represented in the Word of God. Whatever is revolting in corruption, loathsome in uncleanness, or hideous in deformity, is there brought forward, in order to give us some idea of its abominable nature. 2. It must be considered not only as loathsome to God, but as exciting in Him the desire of its destruction, and an inclination to execute vengeance upon all to whom it is an object of delight. From an abominable object we naturally turn away; but what we hate we seek to destroy. (1) Sin is hateful to God, as it is the very reverse of His nature. (2) Sin is hateful to God, as it is a transgression of His law. (3) Sin is hateful to God, as it opposes His designs. (4) Sin is hateful to God, as it is an expression of enmity in the heart against His very being. II. THE MANNER IN WHICH GOD BESEECHES US TO ABSTAIN FROM SIN. 1. We are naturally prone to wickedness. 2. God hath designs of mercy towards our guilty race. 3. The salvation of sinners is accomplished in a way perfectly consistent with their freedom as moral agents. 4. God is deeply concerned for the salvation of sinners. III. SOME CONSIDERATIONS THAT OUGHT TO INDUCE US TO HEARKEN TO THE VOICE OF GOD, AND DO WHAT HE REQUIRES. 1. It is God why, expostulates with you,. and beseeches you to abstain from sin. 2. The extreme folly of sin is another consideration, that may induce you to abstain from it. 3. The fatal consequences of continuing in sin, especially after we haven been called to repentance, is a consideration that ought to induce you to hear, and do what the Lord requires. (G. Campbell.) Parallel Verses KJV: Howbeit I sent unto you all my servants the prophets, rising early and sending them, saying, Oh, do not this abominable thing that I hate. WEB: However I sent to you all my servants the prophets, rising up early and sending them, saying, Oh, don't do this abominable thing that I hate.