Isaiah 31:6 Turn you to him from whom the children of Israel have deeply revolted. Connect with ver. 7. Here is indicated one essential characteristic of a genuine conversion or reformation. Two kinds of "turning are suggested. I. TURNING TO GOD AS A VOICELESS SENTIMENT. Merely good sentiments, revivalistic emotions, gushing fervors, temporary excitements, have no voice that can reach to God. II. TURNING TO GOD SPEAKING THROUGH ACTS. Putting away idols - God can hear that. He knows what that means. Giving up sins - God can hear that. Cutting off right hands - God can hear that. Plucking out right eyes - God can hear that. This is the voice for which God asks, and to which he so graciously responds. Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes; cease to do evil; learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow." - R.T. Parallel Verses KJV: Turn ye unto him from whom the children of Israel have deeply revolted.WEB: Return to him from whom you have deeply revolted, children of Israel. |
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