John Trapp Complete Commentary - Habakkuk 1:13
Habakkuk 1:13 [Thou art] of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, [and] holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth [the man that is] more righteous than he? Ver. 13. Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil ] sc. With patience, and without punishing it. This I am right sure of; and therefore cannot but conclude that thou wilt take an order with our oppressors, thou wilt one day pay them home, for the new... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - Habakkuk 1:13
Habakkuk 1:13Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look upon iniquity.The holiness of GodThere is in our Maker a purity of nature, and an essential sort of holiness which render Him incapable of enduring sin in any person, or under any circumstances. I believe this is the very foundation of all religious feeling whatever. The true fear of God is the fear of His holiness.1. This is no contradiction to the character in which God is exhibited to us in the Gospel, as a God of... read more