Zechariah 3:6, 7 And the angel of the LORD protested to Joshua, saying,… I. THE GREAT IN CHARACTER. How described. 1. Obedience. Life regulated by the Divine will. "Walk in my ways." 2. Fidelity of service. Life devoted to God's glory. So Moses (Hebrews 3:5). II. THE GREAT IN HONOUR. Not place, or outward distinction, or arbitrary rewards. "Knighthoods and honours borne without desert are titles but of scorn" (Shakespeare). Three things. 1. "Judge my house." 2. "Keep my courts." 3. "Walks among those that stand by." Dignity. Power with God and power with man. Society of the noblest. III. THE GREAT IN BLESSEDNESS. Freedom of soul. Holy living. Harmonious development. Grandest fellowship. Immortal hope. The promises of God are gracious in character, elevating in purpose, faithful in fulfilment. - F. Parallel Verses KJV: And the angel of the LORD protested unto Joshua, saying, |
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