Homilist 1 Chronicles 28:9-21 And you, Solomon my son, know you the God of your father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind… I. THE FOUNDATIONS OF A RELIGIOUS LIFE. 1. The knowledge of God (Jeremiah 9:23, 24; John 17:3). This knowledge is not a mere abstract conception of God, but a burning memory of the Friend of the family. 2. A dedication of ourselves to His service. II. THE SAFEGUARDS OF A RELIGIOUS LIFE. 1. A consciousness of the Divine presence in the heart. 2. A consciousness of the Divine omniscience prevents evil thoughts. III. THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF A RELIGIOUS LIFE. "If thou seek Him, He will be found of thee." 1. In every department of life man is a seeker. 2. In the department of spiritual life our gain is the greatest. IV. THE WARNING OF A RELIGIOUS LIFE. (Homilist.) Parallel Verses KJV: And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever. |
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