Galatians 6:14 But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified to me… I. WE HAVE NO OCCASION TO GLORY IN ANYTHING WITHOUT THIS. 1. All men are naturally apt to glory in something. 2. There is nothing on earth but some one glories in it. 3. Many glory in wisdom, power, and riches (Jeremiah 9:23, 24); but (1) these are folly, weakness, and poverty (1 Corinthians 1:26-29) in themselves; (2) are only useful as they glorify God, their real owner (1 Corinthians 4:7). 4. Some glory in their good works, but these are nought save as wrought by the strength of the Cross, which, therefore, is the proper object of our glory through them. II. WHAT INFINITE CAUSE WE HAVE TO GLORY IN THE CROSS, AND IN THAT ONLY. 1. Its glory in itself consists in — (1) The dignity of the Crucified. (2) The atoning efficacy of the crucifixion. (3) Its results, in the triumphant enthronement, intercession, and sovereignty of the Son of God. 2. Its glory in relation to us. Hereby — (1) Our sins are pardoned. (2) We are justified. (3) God is reconciled. (4) The blessings of the covenant ensured. (5) The Holy Ghost given. (6) The new creation effected. (Bishop Beveridge.) Parallel Verses KJV: But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. |
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