Exodus 4:10-13 And Moses said to the LORD, O my LORD, I am not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since you have spoken to your servant… "I am not eloquent." I. THEN TRUE ELOQUENCE MAY HAVE ITS USE. 1. To explain Divine truth. 2. To inspire men with the thought of freedom. 3. To manifest the perfection of the gift of speech. II. THEN DO NOT CONDEMN MEN WHO ARE. III. THEN DO NOT ENVY THOSE WHO ARE ACKNOWLEDGOD TO BE SO. If we have not eloquence, we have some other equally valuable talent in its place. IV. THEN THE LORD CAN USE A FEEBLE INSTRUMENTALITY. This will enhance the Divine glory. V. THEN WORDS ARE NOT THE CHIEF CONDITIONS OF SERVICE. Ideas, thoughts, emotions, and spiritual influences, occupy a more prominent place. VI. THEN DO NOT GRUMBLE, BUT SEEK THE DIVINE AID IN YOUR INFIRMITY. He will help and bless work done for Him. (J. S. Exell, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: And Moses said unto the LORD, O my Lord, I am not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I am slow of speech, and of a slow tongue. |
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