Proverbs 20:6 Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find? I. THE COMMONNESS OF SELF-APPLAUSE. See it in nations; in churches. Pursue the subject more personally. 1. The profane. These say they mean well; their hearts are good; they are liberal, etc. 2. The Pharisees. What attempts they make to recommend themselves to others! 3. The orthodox. Those who pride themselves on their orthodoxy. 4. The godly. These are often guilty in a measure. II. THE RARENESS OF SELF-CONSISTENCY. A man faithful — 1. In his civil concerns. 2. In his friendly connections. 3. To his trusts. 4. To his convictions. 5. To his religious professions.Enough has been said — (1) To make Christians thankful that they are not under the law, but under grace. (2) To induce us to be diffident and humble. (3) And to seek after the influence of Divine grace. (W. Jay.) Parallel Verses KJV: Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?WEB: Many men claim to be men of unfailing love, but who can find a faithful man? |
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