A good man is willing to know the worst of himself, and particularly under affliction, desires to be told wherefore God contends with him and what God designs in correcting him.
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The more reverence we have for the Word of God, the more joy we shall find in it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Reverence for God's Word leads to greater joy in understanding it.
Matthew Henry suggests that a profound respect and reverence for the teachings and scriptures of the Word of God enhances our appreciation and joy derived from them. The more we honor and value these spiritual texts, the deeper our joy and fulfillment will be in our spiritual journey and understanding.
Themes
ReverenceJoyWord Of GodSpiritualityFaith
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon, the pastor might say, 'As we reflect on our relationship with the Word of God, remember that the more reverence we have, the more joy we shall find in it.'
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