Homilist Psalm 118:19-20 Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise the LORD: I. A FELT OBSTRUCTION to it. Open to me the gates of righteousness. 'The gates of righteousness are closed to us — closed not by God, but closed by ourselves — closed by ignorance, prejudice, sensuality, worldliness, unbelief, pride. Who does not feel the obstruction? II. A DETERMINATION TO ENTER the realms of righteousness. "The kingdom of heaven suffereth violence," etc. We must agonize to enter in. We have to wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against powers, principalities and darkness, and crush them on our way to the gates. III. A WELCOME INTO the realms of righteousness (ver. 20). If this response is from within the sacred enclosure it may be taken as a welcome. Spiritually all within the realm of righteousness are ready to welcome us. Saints, angels, Christ — all are ready to welcome us. (Homilist.) Parallel Verses KJV: Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise the LORD:WEB: Open to me the gates of righteousness. I will enter into them. I will give thanks to Yah. |
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