2 Chronicles 33:12-18 And when he was in affliction, he sought the LORD his God, and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers,… I. THAT EARLY ADVANTAGES MAY BE SUCCEEDED BY COMPLICATED SIN. II. THAT SIN IS FREQUENTLY THE CAUSE OF SEVERE AFFLICTION. III. THAT AFFLICTION, WHEN SANCTIFIED, EXALTS TO PRAYER, AND PROMOTES HUMILIATION. IV. THAT PRAYER AND HUMILIATION ARE ALWAYS ATTENDED WITH DISTINGUISHED BLESSINGS, AND PRODUCE VALUABLE EFFECTS. V. FROM THE WHOLE. 1. The patience of God. 2. The sovereignty of God. 3. The wisdom of God in adapting means to the conversion of men. 4. The mercy of God in saving the chief of sinners. (S. Kidd.) Parallel Verses KJV: And when he was in affliction, he besought the LORD his God, and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers, |
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