Matthew 9:18-26 - Homilies By J.a. Macdonald

Concessions to faith.

While Jesus discoursed upon consistency in diversity, and the concessions of love, an occasion arose for the exemplification of his teaching. "While he yet spake," etc. Note here the gracious concessions of Jesus to the weakness of the ruler's faith, and. learn—

I. THAT JESUS RESPECTS THE FAITH WHICH , THOUGH WEAK , IS YET TRUE .

1 . The ruler ' s faith was halting.

2 . Yet the ruler ' s faith was true.

3 . Jesus respected this sincerity.

II. THAT JESUS WILL STRENGTHEN THE WEAK , TRUE FAITH .

1 . By the stronger faith of others in his company.

2 . By encouragements personally given.

III. THAT JESUS YIELDS NO CONCESSIONS TO UNBELIEF .

1 . He discovered the unbelief of the professional mourners.

2 . He ordered that the unbelievers should be turned out.

3 . The faithful only shall have honour from Christ.