Matthew 15:7-9 You hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying,… I. THE TRUE OBJECT OF RELIGIOUS WORSHIP, which is here called drawing nigh unto God and honouring Him. II. To DIRECT THE RIGHT MANNER OF PERFORMING RELIGIOUS WORSHIP. 1. God is to be worshipped in the way of His own appointment. 2. God is to be worshipped with the whole man, with our bodies and spirits which are His. 3. God is to be worshipped by the assistance of His spirit. 4. God is to be worshipped in the exercise of all suitable graces under the influence of His spirit. 5. God is to be worshipped with an eye to His glory, as our ultimate end. 6. God is to be worshipped in the name of Christ as our only Mediator.Reflections: 1. How must every one, more or less, stand reproved for defects in worship. 2. How becoming, glorious and delightful must it be to offer up such worship to God, as is agreeable to His will. 3. What glorious provision has God made in the gospel to assist this noble homage. (Dr. Guyse.) Parallel Verses KJV: Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying,WEB: You hypocrites! Well did Isaiah prophesy of you, saying, |
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