Genesis 30:27 And Laban said to him, I pray you, if I have found favor in your eyes, tarry… I. SOME OF THE LESSONS LEARNED BY EXPERIENCE. 1. The unsatisfying nature of all earthly objects. 2. The preciousness of Christ. 3. The efficacy of prayer. 4. The benefit of affliction. 5. The sustaining power of God's grace. II. THE REASONS WHY GOD TEACHES US BY EXPERIENCE. 1. Because we will not learn our duty without it. 2. Because the lessons thus acquired are the most valuable and permanent. 3. Because we are then more useful to our fellow-men. (Seeds and Saplings.) Parallel Verses KJV: And Laban said unto him, I pray thee, if I have found favour in thine eyes, tarry: for I have learned by experience that the LORD hath blessed me for thy sake. |
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