Nehemiah 1:4-11 And it came to pass, when I heard these words, that I sat down and wept, and mourned certain days, and fasted… I. WE ARE ALL CHARGEABLE WITH FAULTS. II. WE ARE LIABLE TO FORGET OUR FAULTS. Through — 1. Ignorance of the true nature of sin. 2. Self-love. 3. Hurry of business. 4. Elevation in worldly circumstances. III. VARIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES ARE ADAPTED TO REMIND US OF OUR FAULTS. IV. WHEN WE ARE REMINDED OF OUR FAULTS WE SHOULD BE READY TO CONFESS THEM. V. CONFESSION OF FAULTS SHOULD ALWAYS BE ATTENDED WITH REAL AMENDMENT. (J. Kidd.) Parallel Verses KJV: And it came to pass, when I heard these words, that I sat down and wept, and mourned certain days, and fasted, and prayed before the God of heaven, |
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