Psalm 50:2 Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God has shined. I. JUSTIFY AND ILLUSTRATE THIS DESIGNATION OF ZION. 1. Its nature, not alone natural, but yet more spiritual. And so in regard to any Church to-day. Its beauty is not in that which worldly men admire — riches, rank, etc., but in the deep spirituality of its members. 2. Its source — Divine grace. 3. Its medium — Christ. 4. How wrought — by the Holy Spirit. 5. Its contrast to the deformity all around. II. IN WHAT SENSE GOD HATH SHINED OUT OF ZION. 1. There His nature and character are revealed. 2. Thence the blessings of salvation flow down to men. 3. In her midst Christ will judge the world. III. CONCLUSION. 1. Value spiritual beauty beyond all else. 2. Such beauty is the glory of every Church. 3. Be concerned that God may shine out of the midst of the Church with which we are connected. 4. You unsaved ones, if God shines in the midst of the Church, what is to become of you who will not come to Him? (Joseph Davis.) Parallel Verses KJV: Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined.WEB: Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God shines forth. |
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