Job 3:20 - Homiletics

Two marvels that are no mysteries.

I. LIVING MEN ARE OFTEN MISERABLE .

1 . Surprising ; when we consider

2 . Not inexplicable ; when we remember

II. MISERABLE MEN OFTEN CONTINUE LIVING .

1 . Astonishing ; if we reflect upon

2 . Not insoluble ; if we recollect

(a) to glorify God, by exhibiting his power in sustaining them, and his grace in giving them opportunity to improve;

(b) to benefit themselves, by allowing time for suffering, if possible, to perfect them in obedience; and, supposing this end attained,

(c) to instruct their fellows how to bear and how to profit by affliction.