Exodus 32:29 For Moses had said, Consecrate yourselves today to the LORD, even every man on his son, and on his brother… I. THE NATURE OF THIS CONSECRATION. 1. We must recognize the claims of Jehovah. 2. We must concur as to the manner of our consecration. 3. We must be deeply anxious respecting this consecration. 4. We must earnestly and believingly give ourselves up to the Lord. 5. This act of consecration must be entire and for ever. 6. This act must be our own individual act. 7. This act must be effected and sustained by Divine grace. 8. This act must be immediate. "To-day" we have life, means, promises. To-morrow all may be lost, and for ever. Now, let us urge you to this immediate consecration — II. BY SEVERAL IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS AND MOTIVES. 1. It is rational. 2. It is improving. 3. It is felicitous. 4. It is consolatory. 5. It is saving. Application: 1. Let me urge the text on all classes — the young especially. 2. Let me urge all now. 3. I urge by a countless number of considerations.By the majesty and glory of the God who seeks your salvation, and not death. By the Spirit within you. By the flight of time. (J. Burns, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: For Moses had said, Consecrate yourselves to day to the LORD, even every man upon his son, and upon his brother; that he may bestow upon you a blessing this day. |
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