Proverbs 21:21 He that follows after righteousness and mercy finds life, righteousness, and honor. I. GOODNESS IS THE OBJECT. "He that followeth after righteousness and mercy." 1. We are to follow after this supremely. 2. We are to follow after this constantly. It must be pursued, not occasionally, but always; not on the Sundays, but on the weekdays as well. II. HAPPINESS IS THE ATTENDANT. Life stands for happiness. The unregenerate has no true life. The righteous man will be righteously dealt with. God has established such a connection between excellence and conscience that conscience must recognise it wherever it is seen. Happiness comes as goodness is pursued. Happiness never comes to a man when he seeks it as an end. It wells out of those activities which spring from generous self-obliviating love. The unselfish and the loving have ever been the truly happy men. Happiness is the end of the universe, but God has ordained that our happiness shall grow out of our goodness. (D. Thomas, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.WEB: He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor. |
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