Cues to Character
W. Kirkman. Luke 7:1-10 Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum.… There are three separate spectators of every man's life — himself, his neighbours, and his God. Let us consider concerning this man — I. WHAT HIS NEIGHBOURS THOUGHT OF HIM — that he was worthy. 1. They formed their opinion of his character from his conduct — "He loveth," &c. They judged of his worth, not by his words but by his works. 2. Their estimate of his character was singularly just. II. WHAT HE THOUGHT OF HIMSELF — "I am not worthy." Doubtless this feeling of unworthiness which prompted him to procure the services of the Jewish elders, instead of going direct to Christ himself. 1. A truly good man has a higher standard of moral excellence than other men. 2. A truly good man is conscious of numerous imperfections which other men do not perceive. III. WHAT THE SAVIOUR THOUGHT OF HIM — "I have not found so great faith," &c. 1. Christ estimates a man's character according to the amount of his faith. 2. All true faith prompts to corresponding activity in doing good. Morality without faith is heathenism, and faith without morality is antinomianism. (W. Kirkman.) Parallel Verses KJV: Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum. WEB: After he had finished speaking in the hearing of the people, he entered into Capernaum.