2 Chronicles 16:1-10 In the six and thirtieth year of the reign of Asa Baasha king of Israel came up against Judah, and built Ramah… Trust in man, not in God — I. LED TO SACRILEGE IN RELIGIOUS THINGS. Gifts bestowed or promised with a view to prevent judgment or corrupt morals abominable. Bribery a canker in constitutional governments, a disgrace in all departments of life. II. BROUGHT DOWN DIVINE REPROOF. III. DEFEATED ITS OWN ENDS. 1. Asa missed the opportunity of a double victory. Possible by unnecessary and improper alliances to hinder our good and prevent God from granting deliverance. 2. Asa exposed himself to greater danger. Those who bribe and those bribed not to be depended upon. For gold men will sell their votes, their conscience, and themselves. Cato complained that M. Coelius the Tribune "might be hired for a piece of bread to speak or to hold his peace." (J. Wolfendale.) Parallel Verses KJV: In the six and thirtieth year of the reign of Asa Baasha king of Israel came up against Judah, and built Ramah, to the intent that he might let none go out or come in to Asa king of Judah. |
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