Exodus 23:30 By little and little I will drive them out from before you, until you be increased, and inherit the land. We here have — I. A GRACIOUS PROMISE, ON GOD'S PART, TO THOSE WHO ARE NOW HIS TRUE ISRAEL, AND WHO LOOK FOR A BETTER POSSESSION THAN THE EARTHLY CANAAN. II. AN ADMIRABLE CRITERION BY WHICH TO DISCOVER THE SINCERITY OF OUR PROFESSION; AND OUR PROGRESS IN IT. III. A WARNING THAT THE WORK OF SANCTIFICATION MUST BE GRADUAL. God does not give us a rapid victory over our sins. 1. In order to keep us humble; 2. To incite us to prayer, watchfulness and exertion; 3. To increase our desires after that land where peace and purity reign for ever. IV. A GUARANTEE OF FUTURE VICTORY, THOUGH IT MAY BE PROGRESSIVE. (P. Maitland, B. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: By little and little I will drive them out from before thee, until thou be increased, and inherit the land. |
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