Hosea 7:10

They return not unto the Lord.

The life of man is a journey, and the sinner has taken the wrong road—the road which leads to destruction.

I. THE IMPORTANCE AND NECESSITY OF RETURNING UNTO THE LORD . The further the sinner proceeds the nearer he approaches final ruin, and the harder it is for him to reverse his steps.

II. THE METHOD OF RETURNING UNTO THE LORD . The sinner must change his view of God and his view of himself. He must repent of sin and believe the gospel

III. THE ENCOURAGEMENT TO RETURN UNTO THE LORD . There are the express directions, and the faithful promises of Heaven.

IV. THE RESULTS OF RETURNING UNTO THE LORD , To return to God is to return to holiness and happiness, to peace and hope. Truly to return to him is to remain forever in his favor and his fellowship.—T.