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Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone? Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent? If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him? You not only give, but you know how to give so as not to...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him? Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets. Wonderful condensation of the two tables off the law! God...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets. “The law and the prophets” are here condensed into a single sentence. This is the golden rule, a handy rule, a perpetually-applicable rule, useful in every condition, and it never makes a mistake.
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets. This is rightly called “the golden rule.” Christ says of it that it is “the law and the prophets.” It is the essence of them, it is the sum and substance of the highest morality. What you would that others should do to...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in, thereat. Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. Do not be ashamed of being called narrow. Do not be ashamed of being supposed to lead a life of...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. It is a way of self-denial, it is a way of humility, it is a way which is distasteful to the...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
Enter ye in at the strait gate: Do not be ashamed of being called Puritanical, precise, and particular: Enter ye in at the narrow gate.” Mat_7:13. For wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, Do not choose that way.
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
And many there be which go in thereat: because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
Enter ye in at the strait gate The narrow gate
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
For wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. Do not try to go with the majority; truth is usually with the minority. Do not count heads, and say, “I am for that which has the...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. Be up and on your journey. Enter in at the gate at the head of the way, and do not stand...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
Enter ye in at the strait gate. It is very unpopular. The great ones will recommend to you great liberality and breadth; but enter yet in at the strait gate. Mat_7:13. For wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat .’ That is a rule that is very unfashionable in these times; but...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that of it. It is still so. Indeed, none find it. unless grace finds them. He who made that gate must go after the wandering’ sheep, and bring them through that gate. They will never choose it of themselves.
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
Beware of false prophets. But so long as he is a prophet, people will respect him; do not find fault with him, he is a clever man.
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
Beware of false prophets, which come to you in, sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit, but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, Dressed like Elijah. Mat_7:15. But inwardly they are ravening wolves. Very Ahabs and Jezebels; and they will deceive you, if you are not divinely guarded against them.
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. There are always plenty of them about; there is nothing of the sheep about them but the skin, and there is no connection between that skin and those that wear it.
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. We have need of our judgments, and we must try the Spirits of those who profess to be sent of God. There are men of great gifts who are “false prophets.” These affect the look, language and spirit of God’s people, while really they long to...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
Beware of false prophets. Some honour and esteem all prophets. “Is not it a very high office? Is not a prophet a man sent from God?” Yes, and for that very reason there are counterfeits whom God has never sent. Beware of false prophets. Mat_7:15. Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
Ye shall know them — How? By their eloquence? No. Some of the worst of teachers have had great persuasiveness. You shall know them by their earnestness? No. Some have compassed sea and land to make proselytes to a lie. You shall know them how, then? Mat_7:16. By their fruits. If their teaching makes you better, if it makes you love God, if it...