Matthew 5:1-2 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came to him:… Christ expounds on the mount. From whence observe that Christ's ministers, according to His pattern, must embrace every opportunity of doing good. I. THEIR COMMISSION. (1) God hath entrusted them as ambassadors. As an ambassador waits for a day of audience, and then faithfully and impartially delivers the mind of his prince, so(2) Christ's ministers, having a commission delegated to them to negotiate for souls, should be glad when there is a day of audience, that they may(3) impart the mind and will of Christ to His people. II. THEIR TITLES. 1. God's seeds-men (1 Corinthians 9:11). Therefore they must upon all occasions use the blessed seed of the Word. 2. Stars: therefore they must shine by word and doctrine, in the firmament of the Church. 3. Christ calls them the light of the world (Matthew 5:14), therefore they must be always giving forth their lustre. (Thomas Watson.) Parallel Verses KJV: And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: |
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