David's Charge to Solomon
Homilist
1 Chronicles 28:9-21
And you, Solomon my son, know you the God of your father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind…


I. THE FOUNDATIONS OF A RELIGIOUS LIFE.

1. The knowledge of God (Jeremiah 9:23, 24; John 17:3). This knowledge is not a mere abstract conception of God, but a burning memory of the Friend of the family.

2. A dedication of ourselves to His service.

II. THE SAFEGUARDS OF A RELIGIOUS LIFE.

1. A consciousness of the Divine presence in the heart.

2. A consciousness of the Divine omniscience prevents evil thoughts.

III. THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF A RELIGIOUS LIFE. "If thou seek Him, He will be found of thee."

1. In every department of life man is a seeker.

2. In the department of spiritual life our gain is the greatest.

IV. THE WARNING OF A RELIGIOUS LIFE.

(Homilist.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.

WEB: You, Solomon my son, know the God of your father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind; for Yahweh searches all hearts, and understands all the imaginations of the thoughts. If you seek him, he will be found by you; but if you forsake him, he will cast you off forever.




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