The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Samuel 12:25
1 Samuel 12:25But if ye shall do wickedly, ye shall be consumed, both ye and your king.Sin ruins a kingdomSuch was the language of Samuel to the Jews. He requires of them nothing superstitious; nothing merely ceremonious; nothing only external and temporary--but the exercise of piety flowing from the feet of God, End accompanied with sincerity and fervour in serving Him. This is all. “Only fear the Lord, and serve Him in truth with all your heart.” This He enforces by two motives; the one drawn... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Samuel 12:13-25
1 Samuel 12:13-25Now, therefore, behold the king whom ye have chosen.Samuel’s farewell addressI. One could hardly fail to note what is here taught respecting the condition of true prosperity. Samuel plainly tells people that, in gaining their desire, they had not made sure of blessing. It still remained that they must fear and serve the Lord. Refusing to do this, His hand would be against them. In early times, when man was in his childhood, it was needful that God should make Himself and His... read more