The Biblical Illustrator - Job 22:26-29
Job 22:26-29For then shalt thou have thy delight in the Almighty.An outline of the devout lifeThese words can be raised to a higher level than that on which Eliphaz placed them, and regarded as describing the sweet and wonderful prerogatives of the devout life. So understood they may rebuke, and stimulate, and encourage us to make our lives conform to the ideal here.I. Life may be full of delight and confidence in God. When we “delight” in a thing or person, we recognise that thing or person as... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - Job 22:23-30
Job 22:23-30If thou return to the Almighty. Spiritual ReformationI. The nature of a true spiritual reformation is here set forth.1. Reconciliation to God. Men in their unregenerate state are out of sympathy with their Maker. There is an estrangement of soul.2. Practical regard to the Divine precepts. “Receive, I pray thee, the law from His mouth, and lay up His words in thine heart.” Put thy being under the reign of heavenly laws.3. Renunciation of all iniquity. “Thou shalt put away iniquity... read more