The Biblical Illustrator - Luke 17:26-27
Luke 17:26-27As it was in the days of NoeWherein are we endangered by things lawful?I. WHEN DO LAWFUL THINGS BECOME SIN TO US? 1. When they become hindrances in our way to heaven, instead of helps as they were intended to be. 2. When our hearts are wrapped up in them. II. HOW WE MAY JUDGE OF OUR HEARTS, AND KNOW WHEN THEY MISCARRY AND OFFEND IN THE PURSUIT, USE, AND ENJOYMENT OF LAWFUL THINGS. 1. When our desire of, and endeavours after, worldly things grow strong and vehement and very eager... read more
Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Luke 17:1-37
Luke 17:1 . It is impossible but that offences will come. Such as the disciples had just seen, the contempt and derision evinced by the pharisees; but woe to the man, and woe to the nation which shall despise the gospel. At the same time be of a forgiving temper; pardon on apology, and do not think that by practising the higher graces of true religion, in overcoming evil with good, that you merit any thing as a debt of your heavenly Father. By rendering evil for evil you would multiply... read more