The True Idea of the Christian Life
L. H. Byrnes, B. A. 1 Chronicles 29:5 The gold for things of gold, and the silver for things of silver, and for all manner of work to be made by the hands of artificers… I. THIS IS GOD'S APPEAL FOR SERVICE. II. SERVICE IS THE TRUE IDEA OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. For religion is not a mere viaticum to carry the soul to glory;but a power and support required during life, and not in death only. III. SERVICE IMPLIES OBEDIENCE, SELF-DENIAL, AND ACTIVITY. Such a work requires generosity and earnestness, resembling the zeal of the Jews in building their temple. IV. THE SERVICE OF GOD REQUIRES A VOLUNTARY AND DISTINCT CONSECRATION. V. THE SERVICE OF GOD IS OF THE MOST PRESSING URGENCY. It should be "this day." (L. H. Byrnes, B. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: The gold for things of gold, and the silver for things of silver, and for all manner of work to be made by the hands of artificers. And who then is willing to consecrate his service this day unto the LORD? WEB: of gold for the [things of] gold, and of silver for the [things of] silver, and for all kinds of work [to be made] by the hands of artificers. Who then offers willingly to consecrate himself this day to Yahweh?"