The Two Principles of Life
George Low, M. A. Luke 6:47-49 Whoever comes to me, and hears my sayings, and does them, I will show you to whom he is like:… It is here indicated by our Lord that every one must live his life on some principle or plan; and He plainly states the utter ruin of any life which hears the Word of God, and does not act accordingly. I. Apply it first to THE CONSCIOUS ACTION OF MEN UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF THE SPIRIT. To build without foundation is to put off, make only some slight resolution for good, go on the old way, only with a little more earnestness, or choosing the easiest way of religion as a salve to the conscience. II. THE WARNINGS THAT COME GENERALLY LATER IN LIFE. III. THE WAY OF DEALING WITH SORROW FOR SIN. Two kinds. 1. The sorrow of the world — mere regret: hopes to do better; time will bring relief. 2. Godly sorrow, real repentance — going to the very root of the matter; content with nothing but laying bare the whole heart to God; probing to the very centre the wounds of nature, in spite of pain and discomfort; determined at any cost to get rid of all corruption and its cause. The result of this is true healing and benefit. Conclusion: The great lesson is one of thoroughness and heartiness in all our life; no more trifling; no resting satisfied with partial relief — the pleasant weather for the present, without any thought of the storms that may be coming. (George Low, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like: WEB: Everyone who comes to me, and hears my words, and does them, I will show you who he is like.