Luke 11:37-39 And as he spoke, a certain Pharisee sought him to dine with him: and he went in, and sat down to meat.… Formality frequently takes its dwelling near the chambers of integrity, and so assumes its name; the soul not suspecting that hell should make so near an approach to heaven. A rotten post, though covered with gold, is more fit to be burned in the fire, than for the building of a fabric. Where there is a pure conscience, there will be a pure conversation. The dial of our faces does not infallibly show the time of day in our hearts; the humblest looks may enamel the former, while unbounded pride covers the latter. Unclean spirits may inhabit the chamber when they look not out at the window. A hypocrite may be both the fairest and the foulest creature in the world; he may be fairest outwardly in the eyes of man, and foulest inwardly in the sight of God. How commonly do such unclean swans cover their black flesh with their white feathers! Though such wear the mantle of Samuel, that should bear the name of Satan. (Archbishop Secker.) Parallel Verses KJV: And as he spake, a certain Pharisee besought him to dine with him: and he went in, and sat down to meat.WEB: Now as he spoke, a certain Pharisee asked him to dine with him. He went in, and sat at the table. |
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