John 5:30 I can of my own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not my own will… Note — 1. There is a moral difference in the judgment of men concerning Divine truth. 2. Diversity of judgment is dependent on moral condition. 3. Moral condition is resolvable into one of two great principles of action — self-seeking or God-seeking. 4. Adoption of the Divine will is the essential condition of just judgments.Their principles — 1. Explain the perversion of the Bible by its avowed disciples. 2. Indicate the method in which the gospel should be preached. 3. Supply a test of fitness for the work of the gospel ministry. 4. Show the necessity of Divine influence. (W. H. Van Doren, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me. |
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