The Treasury of David
by Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892)
by Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892)
5. David was in great fear of temporal death, and perhaps eternal death.
The following verse is full of power. Churchyards are silent places. “If thou wilt spare me I will praise thee. If I die,
then must my mortal praise at least be suspended; and if I perish in hell, then
thou wilt never have any thanksgiving from me. True, thou wilt doubtless be
glorified, even in my eternal condemnation, but then, O Lord, I cannot glorify
thee voluntarily; and among the sons of men, there will be one heart the less
to bless thee.” Poor trembling sinners, may the
Lord help you to use this forcible argument! It is for God’s glory that a
sinner should be saved. When we seek pardon, we are not asking God to stain his
banner. He delights in mercy. When he gives mercy, he glorifies himself.
PREVIOUS
NEXT
No comments:
Post a Comment