Luke 5:31 And Jesus answering said to them, They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick. I. THERE IS A MORAL DISEASE IN THE HEART AND CHARACTER OF MAN. 1. Depraved mental appetite. 2. The faculty of vision is impaired. 3. Moral stupor and lethargic disposition of mind. 4. Feverish excitement of disposition. 5. Moral weakness and want of activity. II. THE PECULIAR CHARACTERISTICS BY WHICH THIS MORAL DISEASE IS DISTINGUISHED. 1. It is universal in extent. 2. It is inherent in our constitution. 3. It is disastrous in its results. 4. It is incurable by anything less than Divine agency. III. THE REMEDY PROPOSED FOR HEALING THIS DISEASE the healing medicine of the gospel. 1. Universally adapted. 2. Absolutely free. 3. Infallibly efficacious. (W. Urwick.) Parallel Verses KJV: And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick.WEB: Jesus answered them, "Those who are healthy have no need for a physician, but those who are sick do. |
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