Genesis 42:21-22 And they said one to another, We are truly guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when he sought us… Here is nothing but memory, conscience, and reason; yet what an exhibition and illustration of the self-retributive power of sin! 1. Memory. "We saw the anguish," &c. 2. Conscience. "We are verily guilty," &c. 3. Reason. "Therefore is this distress come upon us."Let a soul go into the future state with a memory to recall, a conscience to accuse, and a reason to justify penalty as deserved; and what more is necessary to hell? Hence Milton — "The mind in its own place, and in itself, Can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven!" Parallel Verses KJV: And they said one to another, We are verily guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come upon us. |
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