Proverbs 4:18 But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shines more and more to the perfect day. I. THE CERTAINTY AND EVIDENCE AFFORDED BY A RELIGIOUS LIFE. Its subject is sure that it is the path of God's commandment. He sees that it is the path of life. II. THE BEAUTY AND EXCELLENCE OF A HOLY LIFE. III. THE PLEASANTNESS OF A HOLY LIFE. 1. Pleasures of action. 2. Pleasures of reflection. 3. Pleasures of hope. IV. ITS INSTRUCTIVENESS. V. ITS PROGRESSIVE NATURE. The good man improves — 1. In knowledge of Divine things. 2. In the adhesion of his will to Divine things. 3. In the perfection of his example. 4. In the ease and pleasure of well-doing. VI. IT WILL AT LAST ISSUE IN CONSUMMATE PERFECTION — a perfection of holiness and happiness. (H. Grove.) Parallel Verses KJV: But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. |
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