Regulation of Christian Zeal
Galatians 4:18
But it is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing, and not only when I am present with you.


1. It should be guided by charity.

2. By the wisdom which cometh from above.

3. By a due regard to times, circumstances, places, and persons.

4. By the relative claims of each object.

5. By an aim to the glory of God.

(John Bate.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: But it is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing, and not only when I am present with you.

WEB: But it is always good to be zealous in a good cause, and not only when I am present with you.




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