The Momentous Event
J. Burns, D. D. Job 14:10 But man dies, and wastes away: yes, man gives up the ghost, and where is he? Men generally live as though they should never die. I. THE SOLEMN STATEMENT. "Man dieth, and giveth up the ghost." 1. An event peculiarly affecting. The removal of man from society; from all the ties of kindred and friendship. Dissolution of the union between body and soul. 2. An event absolutely and universally certain. The seeds of death are in our nature. 3. It is an event to which we are liable every moment. We live on the borders of the grave, on the margin of eternity. 4. An event irreparable in its effects. Its melancholy results no power can repair. 5. An event which demands our solemn consideration. We should consider its certainty, its possible nearness, its awful nature. II. THE IMPORTANT INTERROGATION. "Where is he?" Apply the question to — 1. The infidel. 2. The profane. 3. The worldling. 4. The afflicted Christian.Learn — (1) That death will surely come. (2) That an interest in Christ can alone prepare us for the event. (3) That eternal things should have in our hearts the constant preeminence. (J. Burns, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: But man dieth, and wasteth away: yea, man giveth up the ghost, and where is he? WEB: But man dies, and is laid low. Yes, man gives up the spirit, and where is he?