Matthew 5:6-7 - Homilies By J.a. Macdonald
Righteousness and mercy.
The cry of humanity is after happiness. Men seek it in all manner of avenues. They are commonly mortified and disappointed. In the text we may learn—
I. THAT IN RIGHTEOUSNESS ALONE IS SATISFACTION .
1 . The sphere of intellect is filled with God.
2 . The sphere of affection is filled with God.
3 . Righteousness secures the highest favour.
II. THAT RIGHTEOUSNESS MUST BE SOUGHT IN THE SPIRIT OF EARNESTNESS ,
1 . God is in earnest.
2 . Satan is in earnest.
3 . True repentance is earnest.
III. THAT RIGHTEOUSNESS MUST BE SOUGHT IN THE SPIRIT OF MERCY .
1. The righteousness of God cannot be compromised to his mercy.
2 . Hence the spirit of mercy is required in the suppliant.
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