The Uses to be Made of the Falls of Christians
S. Green, D. D. John 6:66-69 From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.… It behoves us — I. TO THINK WITH GRATITUDE OF THOSE WHO YET STAND, Many went away, but some, and they of the most value, remained. To despond would — 1. Unduly magnify the importance of the apostles. 2. Give too much pleasure to the enemies of God. II. TO FEEL AND ACKNOWLEDGE OUR OWN DANGER. 1. Because others have gone their own way and there is no likelihood of our following them, that is not to say that we are not in danger of pursuing a way of our own from Christ. You are in no danger of drunkenness, are you in danger of pride? 2. This sentiment will provoke charitable sentiments respecting falls of others. III. TO COME WITH ALL FAITH AND SUPPLICATION TO THE SAVIOUR FOR PROTECTION AND MERCY. Neglect of this is the fruitful cause of backsliding. (S. Green, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him. WEB: At this, many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.