Zechariah 3:6-7 - Homilies By W. Forsyth

If and them; or, the great things of God's promises.

I. THE GREAT IN CHARACTER . How described.

1 . Obedience. Life regulated by the Divine will. "Walk in my ways."

2 . Fidelity of service. Life devoted to God's glory. So Moses ( Hebrews 3:5 ).

II. THE GREAT IN HONOUR . Not place, or outward distinction, or arbitrary rewards. "Knighthoods and honours borne without desert are titles but of scorn" (Shakespeare). Three things.

1 . " Judge my house ."

2 . " Keep my courts ."

3 . " Walks among those that stand by ."

Dignity. Power with God and power with man. Society of the noblest.

III. THE GREAT IN BLESSEDNESS . Freedom of soul. Holy living. Harmonious development. Grandest fellowship. Immortal hope. The promises of God are gracious in character, elevating in purpose, faithful in fulfilment.—F.