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1 Samuel 12:24
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Samuel’s Farewell Address
23As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you. And I will continue to teach you the good and right way.24Above all, fear the LORD and serve Him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things He has done for you.25But if you persist in doing evil, both you and your king will be swept away.”
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- Adam Clarke
- Keil-Delitzsch
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Only fear the Lord - Know, respect, and reverence him. Serve him - Consider him your Lord and Master; consider yourselves his servants. In truth - Be ever honest, ever sincere; with all your heart - have every affection engaged in the work of obedience; act not merely from a principle of duty, but also from a pious, affectionate sense of obligation. Act towards your God as an affectionate child should act towards a tender and loving parent. Consider how great things - Review the history of your fathers, review your own life; see what interpositions of power, mercy, goodness, and truth, God has displayed in your behalf! Has he not daily loaded you with his benefits?
Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary
Lastly, he repeats once more his admonition, that they would continue stedfast in the fear of God, threatening at the same time the destruction of both king and people if they should do wrong (on Sa1 12:24, see Sa1 7:3 and Jos 24:14, where the form יראוּ is also found). "For see what great things He has done for you" (shown to you), not by causing it to thunder and rain at Samuel's prayer, but by giving them a king. עם הגדּיל, as in Gen 19:19.
John Gill Bible Commentary
Only fear the Lord, and serve him in truth with all your heart,.... Fear him not with a servile fear, which is before dehorted from, but with a filial fear, a reverential affection for God; and includes the whole of religious worship, internal and external; explained further by serving him according to the truth of his word, and in a cordial, sincere, and affectionate manner; and if this was wanting in them, he suggests that his prayers and instructions would be of little avail, and not to be depended on: for consider how great things he hath done for you; in bringing them out of Egypt: settling them in the land of Canaan; giving them his laws, statutes, commands, and ordinances; sending prophets unto them, and raising up judges for them, and bestowing all good things on them, in nature, providence, and grace; though some restrain this to the great thing he had done that day, to convince them of their sin, and by which they were returned to the Lord, namely, the violent storm of thunder; which wonderful instance of the power of God, and token of his displeasure against them, they were to lay up in their minds, and not forget, that it might be a means of preserving them from sin for the future.
1 Samuel 12:24
Samuel’s Farewell Address
23As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you. And I will continue to teach you the good and right way.24Above all, fear the LORD and serve Him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things He has done for you.25But if you persist in doing evil, both you and your king will be swept away.”
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With All Your Heart
By Jack Hyles1.1K50:54Whole HeartedDEU 11:13JOS 22:51SA 12:201SA 12:24MAT 6:33ACT 8:37In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of giving one's all in service to God. He shares his own commitment to preaching the word of God with all his heart and soul. The preacher observes the dedication of young people in the church who give their entire Sundays to serving God. He contrasts this level of commitment with the half-hearted efforts of many church members who only give a little bit of their time and effort to God. The preacher urges listeners to serve God wholeheartedly, comparing their dedication to that of athletes who give their all in sports.
The Great Duty of Family-Religion. (Joshua 24:15)
By George Whitefield0DEU 6:6JOS 24:151SA 12:24PSA 78:5PRO 22:6EPH 6:4COL 3:201TI 5:8JAS 4:17George Whitefield preaches on the importance of family religion, emphasizing the duty of governors of families to ensure that both themselves and those under their care serve the Lord. He highlights the neglect of family prayer, reading the Word of God, and instructing children and servants in the ways of the Lord in modern Christian households. Whitefield urges families to follow the examples of Abraham, David, and Joshua in prioritizing spiritual growth within the home, warning of the consequences of neglecting this responsibility.
Matthew 20:1-16. the Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard.
By Favell Lee Mortimer01SA 12:24MAT 20:16MAT 22:14MAT 25:21LUK 18:9Favell Lee Mortimer delves into the parables shared by Jesus, emphasizing the profound truth that the last shall be first and the first last, revealing that many are called but few chosen. The parables illustrate that self-righteousness and pride can lead to disappointment and exclusion from God's kingdom, while true repentance and humility are valued by God above outward appearances of righteousness. The contrast between the attitudes of the self-righteous and the humble servants of God is highlighted, showing that those who serve the Lord with gratitude and humility are truly blessed, regardless of when they began their journey with Him.
Britain's Mercies, and Britain's Duty. Preached at Philadelphia, on Sunday, August 24, 1746. and Occasioned by the Suppression of the Late Unnatural Rebellion. (Psalm 105:45)
By George Whitefield0DEU 4:91SA 12:24PSA 57:9PSA 103:2PRO 3:1ISA 1:192CO 5:141TH 5:16JAS 1:221PE 2:9George Whitefield preaches about the importance of observing God's statutes and keeping His laws, emphasizing the power of love as a motive for obedience. He reflects on the need for gratitude and obedience in response to the manifold mercies received from God, as seen in the history of Israel and the blessings bestowed upon Great Britain and Ireland. Whitefield highlights the recent deliverance from a rebellion and the need for a national reformation, urging the congregation to make a return to God by obeying His commands and living in holiness and righteousness. He acknowledges the need for continual gratitude, praises the heroes who sacrificed for the nation, and calls for a deeper commitment to God's statutes amidst ongoing challenges and potential judgments.
On Following the Lord Fully
By Thomas Reade0NUM 14:241SA 12:24MAT 10:32JHN 6:68EPH 2:8PHP 3:81TI 6:12HEB 12:1JAS 4:8REV 21:7Thomas Reade preaches on the importance of following the Lord fully, emphasizing the necessity of humility, faith, and obedience in the journey to heaven. Drawing inspiration from characters like Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Job, David, and Daniel, he highlights the example of Caleb, who was commended for having 'followed the Lord fully' amidst a time of great unbelief. Reade stresses the need for a complete surrender to God, renouncing self-dependence, sin, worldly desires, and embracing the righteousness and will of God wholeheartedly.
- Adam Clarke
- Keil-Delitzsch
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Only fear the Lord - Know, respect, and reverence him. Serve him - Consider him your Lord and Master; consider yourselves his servants. In truth - Be ever honest, ever sincere; with all your heart - have every affection engaged in the work of obedience; act not merely from a principle of duty, but also from a pious, affectionate sense of obligation. Act towards your God as an affectionate child should act towards a tender and loving parent. Consider how great things - Review the history of your fathers, review your own life; see what interpositions of power, mercy, goodness, and truth, God has displayed in your behalf! Has he not daily loaded you with his benefits?
Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary
Lastly, he repeats once more his admonition, that they would continue stedfast in the fear of God, threatening at the same time the destruction of both king and people if they should do wrong (on Sa1 12:24, see Sa1 7:3 and Jos 24:14, where the form יראוּ is also found). "For see what great things He has done for you" (shown to you), not by causing it to thunder and rain at Samuel's prayer, but by giving them a king. עם הגדּיל, as in Gen 19:19.
John Gill Bible Commentary
Only fear the Lord, and serve him in truth with all your heart,.... Fear him not with a servile fear, which is before dehorted from, but with a filial fear, a reverential affection for God; and includes the whole of religious worship, internal and external; explained further by serving him according to the truth of his word, and in a cordial, sincere, and affectionate manner; and if this was wanting in them, he suggests that his prayers and instructions would be of little avail, and not to be depended on: for consider how great things he hath done for you; in bringing them out of Egypt: settling them in the land of Canaan; giving them his laws, statutes, commands, and ordinances; sending prophets unto them, and raising up judges for them, and bestowing all good things on them, in nature, providence, and grace; though some restrain this to the great thing he had done that day, to convince them of their sin, and by which they were returned to the Lord, namely, the violent storm of thunder; which wonderful instance of the power of God, and token of his displeasure against them, they were to lay up in their minds, and not forget, that it might be a means of preserving them from sin for the future.