mhcc - laws

mhcc@Genesis:2:18-25 @ Verse 18-25 -...How easy were the laws given...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Genesis:7:13-16 @ Verse 13-16 -...outwardly conform to the laws of...1st Peter strkjv@3:20,21. Observe then, it is our great duty, in obedience to the gospel call, by a lively faith in Christ, to come into that way of salvation which God has provided for poor sinners. Those that come into the ark, should bring as many as they can with them, by good instructions, by persuasions, and by good examples. There is room enough in Christ for all comers. God put Adam into paradise, but did not shut him in, so he threw himself out; but when God put Noah into the ark, and so when he brings a soul to Christ, the salvation is sure: it is not in our own keeping, but in the Mediator's hand. But the door of mercy will shortly be shut against those that now make light of it. Knock now, and it shall be opened, Luke strkjv@13:25.

mhcc@Exodus:20:12-17 @ Verse 12-17 - The laws of the SECOND table, that is, the last six of the ten commandments, state our duty to ourselves and to one another, and explain the great commandment, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, Luke strkjv@10:27. Godliness and honesty must go together. The fifth commandment concerns the duties we owe to our relations. Honour thy father and thy mother, includes esteem of them, shown in our conduct; obedience to their lawful commands; come when they call you, go where they send you, do what they bid you, refrain from what they forbid you; and this, as children, cheerfully, and from a principle of love. Also submission to their counsels and corrections. Endeavouring, in every thing, to comfort parents, and to make their old age easy; maintaining them if they need support, which our Saviour makes to be particularly intended in this commandment, Matthew strkjv@15:4-6. Careful observers have noted a peculiar blessing in temporal things on obedient, and the reverse on disobedient children. The sixth commandment requires that we regard the life and the safety of others as we do our own. Magistrates and their officers, and witnesses testifying the truth, do not break this command. Self-...deemed murder by the laws of...-bearing; making what is done amiss, worse than it is, and in any way endeavouring to raise our reputation upon the ruin of our neighbour's. How much this command is every day broken among persons of all ranks! The tenth commandment strikes at the root; Thou shalt not covet. The others forbid all desire of doing what will be an injury to our neighbour; this forbids all wrong desire of having what will gratify ourselves.

mhcc@Exodus:20:22-26 @ Verse 22-26 -...the ten commandments. The laws in...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Exodus:21 @ ****** Exodus 21 ****** *** Outline of Exodus 21 *** Laws respecting servants. (_1-11.) Judicial laws. (_12-21.) Judicial laws. (_22-36.) *** Commentary ***

mhcc@Exodus:21:1-11 @ Verse 1-11 - The laws in this chapter relate to the fifth and sixth commandments; and though they differ from our times and customs, nor are they binding on us, yet they explain the moral law, and the rules of natural justice. The servant, in the state of servitude, was an emblem of that state of bondage to sin, Satan, and the law, which man is brought into by robbing God of his glory, by the transgression of his precepts. Likewise in being made free, he was an emblem of that liberty wherewith Christ, the Son of God, makes free from bondage his people, who are free indeed; and made so freely, without money and without price, of free grace.

mhcc@Exodus:23 @ ****** Exodus 23 ****** *** Outline of Exodus 23 *** Laws against falsehood and injustice. (_1-9.) The year of rest, The sabbath, The three festivals. (_10-19.) God promises to conduct the Israelites to Canaan. (_20-33.) *** Commentary ***

mhcc@Leviticus:1:1-2 @ Verse 1,2 -...book begins with the laws concerning...-offerings, about which God here gives Moses directions. It is taken for granted that the people would be willing to bring offerings to the Lord. The very light of nature directs man, some way or other, to do honour to his Maker, as his Lord. Immediately after the fall, sacrifices were ordained.

mhcc@Leviticus:4:27-35 @ Verse 27-35 - Here is the law of the sin-...Christ. From all these laws concerning...-offerings, we may learn to hate sin, and to watch against it; and to value Christ, the great and true Sin-offering, whose blood cleanses from all sin, which it was not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away. For us to err, with the Bible in our hands, is the effect of pride, sloth, and carelessness. We need to use frequent self-examination, with serious study of the Scriptures, and earnest prayer for the convincing influences of God the Holy Spirit; that we may detect our sins of ignorance, repent, and obtain forgiveness through the blood of Christ. **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Leviticus:6:1-7 @ Verse 1-7 -...of loving himself. Human laws make...

mhcc@Leviticus:7:35-38 @ Verse 35-38 -...necessary than of the laws of...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Leviticus:8:1-13 @ Verse 1-13 -...been prepared, and the laws of...1:5,6. and those that draw near to God must be washed in pure water, Hebrews strkjv@10:22. The anointing of Aaron was to typify the anointing of Christ with the Spirit, which was not given by measure to him. All believers have received the anointing.

mhcc@Leviticus:11 @ ****** Leviticus 11 ****** *** Outline of Leviticus 11 *** What animals were clean and unclean. - These laws seem to have been intended, 1. As a test of the people's obedience, as Adam was forbidden to eat of the tree of knowledge; and to teach them self-denial, and the government of their appetites. 2. To keep the Israelites distinct from other nations. Many also of these forbidden animals were objects of superstition and idolatry to the heathen. 3. The people were taught to make distinctions between the holy and unholy in their companions and intimate connexions. 4. The law forbad, not only the eating of the unclean beasts, but the touching of them. Those who would be kept from any sin, must be careful to avoid all temptations to it, or coming near it. The exceptions are very minute, and all were designed to call forth constant care and exactness in their obedience; and to teach us to obey. Whilst we enjoy our Christian liberty, and are free from such burdensome observances, we must be careful not to abuse our liberty. For the Lord hath redeemed and called his people, that they may be holy, even as he is holy. We must come out, and be separate from the world; we must leave the company of the ungodly, and all needless connexions with those who are dead in sin; we must be zealous of good works devoted followers of God, and companions of his people. __Outline Henry'__12 **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Leviticus:12 @ ****** Leviticus 12 ****** *** Outline of Leviticus 12 *** Ceremonial purification. -...unclean food, come the laws concerning...1:28,. is become to the fallen race a direful curse, and communicates sin and misery. Let those women who have received mercy from God in child-bearing, with all thankfulness own God's goodness to them; and this shall please the Lord better than sacrifices. __Outline Henry'__13 **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Leviticus:15 @ ****** Leviticus 15 ****** *** Outline of Leviticus 15 *** Laws concerning ceremonial uncleanness. -...and burdensome purifications. These laws remind...__Outline Henry'__16 **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Leviticus:18 @ ****** Leviticus 18 ****** *** Outline of Leviticus 18 *** Unlawful marriages and fleshly lusts. -...the enforcement of these laws from...__Outline Henry'__19 **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Leviticus:20 @ ****** Leviticus 20 ****** *** Outline of Leviticus 20 *** Law against sacrificing children to Moloch, Of children that curse their parents. (_1-9.) Laws repeated, Holiness enjoined. (_10-27.) *** Commentary ***

mhcc@Leviticus:20:1-9 @ Verse 1-9 - Are we shocked at the unnatural cruelty of the ancient idolaters in sacrificing their children? We may justly be so. But are there not very many parents, who, by bad teaching and wicked examples, and by the mysteries of iniquity which they show their children, devote them to the service of Satan, and forward their everlasting ruin, in a manner even more to be lamented? What an account must such parents render to God, and what a meeting will they have with their children at the day of judgment! On the other hand, let children remember that he who cursed father or mother was surely put to death. This law Christ confirmed. Laws which were made before are repeated, and penalties annexed to them. If men will not avoid evil practices, because the law has made these practices sin, and it is right that we go on that principle, surely they should avoid them when the law has made them death, from a principle of self-...the midst of these laws comes...

mhcc@Leviticus:21 @ ****** Leviticus 21 ****** *** Outline of Leviticus 21 *** Laws concerning the priests. - As these priests were types of Christ, so all ministers must be followers of him, that their example may teach others to imitate the Saviour. Without blemish, and separate from sinners, He executed his priestly office on earth. What manner of persons then should his ministers be! But all are, if Christians, spiritual priests; the minister especially is called to set a good example, that the people may follow it. Our bodily infirmities, blessed be God, cannot now shut us out from his service, from these privileges, or from his heavenly glory. Many a healthful, beautiful soul is lodged in a feeble, deformed body. And those who may not be suited for the work of the ministry, may serve God with comfort in other duties in his church. __Outline Henry'__22 **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Leviticus:22 @ ****** Leviticus 22 ****** *** Outline of Leviticus 22 *** Laws concerning the priests and sacrifices. -...chapter we have divers laws concerning...-righteousness, puts as great an affront on Christ, as he who comes to the Lord's table from the gratification of sinful lusts. Nor can the minister who loves the souls of the people, suffer them to continue in this dangerous delusion. He must call upon them, not only to repent of their sins, and forsake them; but to put their whole trust in the atonement of Christ, by faith in his name, for pardon and acceptance with God; thus only will the Lord make them holy, as his own people. __Outline Henry'__23 **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Leviticus:25 @ ****** Leviticus 25 ****** *** Outline of Leviticus 25 *** The sabbath of rest for the land in the seventh year. (_1-7.) The jubilee of the fiftieth year, Oppression forbidden. (_8-22.) Redemption of the land and houses. (_23-34.) Compassion towards the poor. (_35-38.) Laws respecting bondmen, Oppression forbidden. (_39-55.) *** Commentary ***

mhcc@Leviticus:26:1-13 @ Verse 1-13 -...enforcement of all the laws given...1. Plenty and abundance of the fruits of the earth. Every good and perfect gift must be expected from above, from the Father of lights. 2. Peace under the Divine protection. Those dwell in safety, that dwell in God. 3. Victory and success in their wars. It is all one with the Lord to save by many or by few. 4. The increase of their people. The gospel church shall be fruitful. 5. The favour of God, which is the fountain of all Good. 6. Tokens of his presence in and by his ordinances. The way to have God's ordinances fixed among us, is to cleave closely to them. 7. The grace of the covenant. All covenant blessings are summed up in the covenant relation, I will be your God, and ye shall be my people; and they are all grounded upon their redemption. Having purchased them, God would own them, and never cast them off till they cast him off.

mhcc@Numbers:10:1-10 @ Verse 1-10 -...sound of trumpet. Their laws in...

mhcc@Numbers:35 @ ****** Numbers 35 ****** *** Outline of Numbers 35 *** The cities of the Levites. (_1-8.)...cities of refuge, The laws about...(_9-34.) *** Commentary ***

mhcc@Deuteronomy:1 @ ****** Deuteronomy 1 ****** *** General Notes on the Book of Deuteronomy ***...history and of the laws contained...*** Outline of Deuteronomy 1 *** The words Moses spake to Israel in the plains of Moab, The promise of Canaan. (_1-8.) Judges provided for the people. (_9-18.) Of the sending the spies-God's anger for their unbelief and disobedience. (_19-46.) *** Commentary ***

mhcc@Deuteronomy:1:9-18 @ Verse 9-18 -...faith and hope? Good laws were...

mhcc@Deuteronomy:4:1-23 @ Verse 1-23 -...the gospel. What are laws made...

mhcc@Deuteronomy:4:41-49 @ Verse 41-49 -...repeated. Moses gave these laws in...-peor, an idol place of the Moabites. Their present triumphs were a powerful argument for obedience. And we should understand our own situation as sinners, and the nature of that gracious covenant to which we are invited. Therein greater things are shown to us than ever Israel saw from mount Sinai; greater mercies are given to us than they experienced in the wilderness, or in Canaan. One speaks to us, who is of infinitely greater dignity than Moses; who bare our sins upon the cross; and pleads with us by His dying love. **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Deuteronomy:6:6-16 @ Verse 6-16 -...the plain truths and laws of...4. Frequent reading of the word. God appointed them to write sentences of the law upon their walls, and in scrolls of parchment to be worn about their wrists. This seems to have been binding in the letter of it to the Jews, as it is to us in the intent of it; which is, that we should by all means make the word of God familiar to us; that we may have it ready to use upon all occasions, to restrain us from sin, and direct us in duty. We must never be ashamed to own our religion, nor to own ourselves under its check and government. Here is a caution not to forget God in a day of prosperity and plenty. When they came easily by the gift, they would be apt to grow secure, and unmindful of the Giver. Therefore be careful, when thou liest safe and soft, lest thou forget the Lord. When the world smiles, we are apt to make court to it, and expect our happiness in it, and so we forget Him who is our only portion and rest. There is need of great care and caution at such a time. Then beware; being warned of your danger, stand upon your guard. Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God; neither by despairing of his power and goodness, while we keep in the way of our duty; nor by presuming upon it, when we turn aside out of that way.

mhcc@Deuteronomy:14:1-21 @ Verse 1-21 -...the gospel, that these laws are...

mhcc@Deuteronomy:16:1-17 @ Verse 1-17 - The laws for the three yearly feasts are here repeated; that of the Passover, that of the Pentecost, that of Tabernacles; and the general law concerning the people's attendance. Never should a believer forget his low estate of guilt and misery, his deliverance, and the price it cost the Redeemer; that gratitude and joy in the Lord may be mingled with sorrow for sin, and patience under the tribulations in his way to the kingdom of heaven. They must rejoice in their receivings from God, and in their returns of service and sacrifice to him; our duty must be our delight, as well as our enjoyment. If those who were under the law must rejoice before God, much more we that are under the grace of the gospel; which makes it our duty to rejoice evermore, to rejoice in the Lord always. When we rejoice in God ourselves, we should do what we can to assist others also to rejoice in him, by comforting the mourners, and supplying those who are in want. All who make God their joy, may rejoice in hope, for He is faithful that has promised.

mhcc@Deuteronomy:17:14-20 @ Verse 14-20 - God himself was in a particular manner Israel's King; and if they set another over them, it was necessary that he should choose the person. Accordingly, when the people desired a king, they applied to Samuel, a prophet of the Lord. In all cases, God's choice, if we can but know it, should direct, determine, and overrule ours. Laws are given for the prince that should be elected. He must carefully avoid every thing that would turn him from God and religion. Riches, honours, and pleasures, are three great hinderances of godliness, (the lusts of the flesh, the lusts of the eye, and the pride of life,) especially to those in high stations; against these the king is here warned. The king must carefully study the law of God, and make that his rule; and having a copy of the Scriptures of his own writing, must read therein all the days of his life. It is not enough to have Bibles, but we must use them, use them daily, as long as we live. Christ's scholars never learn above their Bibles, but will have constant occasion for them, till they come to that world where knowledge and love will be made perfect. The king's writing and reading were as nothing, if he did not practise what he wrote and read. And those who fear God and keep his commandments, will fare the better for it even in this world. **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Deuteronomy:21:10-14 @ Verse 10-14 -...intimates how binding the laws of...

mhcc@Deuteronomy:22:13-30 @ Verse 13-30 -...examine respecting them. The laws relate...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Deuteronomy:24:5-13 @ Verse 5-13 - It is of great consequence that love be kept up between husband and wife; that they carefully avoid every thing which might make them strange one to another. Man-...thefts, by restitution. The laws concerning...

mhcc@Ruth:3:1-5 @ Verse 1-5 -...was according to the laws and...25:5-10. But this is not recorded for imitation in other times, and is not to be judged by modern rules. And if there had been any evil in it, Ruth was a woman of too much virtue and too much sense to have listened to it.

mhcc@Ruth:4:1-8 @ Verse 1-8 -...matter depended on the laws given...

mhcc@2Kings:4:1-7 @ Verse 1-7 - Elisha's miracles were acts of real charity: Christ's were so; not only great wonders, but great favours to those for whom they were wrought. God magnifies his goodness with his power. Elisha readily received a poor widow's complaint. Those that leave their families under a load of debt, know not what trouble they cause. It is the duty of all who profess to follow the Lord, while they trust to God for daily bread, not to tempt him by carelessness or extravagance, nor to contract debts; for nothing tends more to bring reproach upon the gospel, or distresses their families more when they are gone. Elisha put the widow in a way to pay her debt, and to maintain herself and her family. This was done by miracle, but so as to show what is the best method to assist those who are in distress, which is, to help them to improve by their own industry what little they have. The oil, sent by miracle, continued flowing as long as she had empty vessels to receive it. We are never straitened in God, or in the riches of his grace; all our straitness is in ourselves. It is our faith that fails, not his promise. He gives more than we ask: were there more vessels, there is enough in God to fill them; enough for all, enough for each; and the Redeemer's all-...one of the main laws of...

mhcc@2Chronicles:12 @ Henry'_2__11 ****** 2nd Chronicles 12 ****** *** Outline of 2nd Chronicles 12 *** Rehoboam, forsaking the Lord, is punished. -...will appear. Are the laws of...__Outline Henry'_2__13 **** Matthew Henry's Commentary **** _

mhcc@Esther:8:3-14 @ Verse 3-14 - It was time to be earnest, when the church of God was at stake. Esther, though safe herself, fell down and begged for the deliverance of her people. We read of no tears when she begged for her own life, but although she was sure of that, she wept for her people. Tears of pity and tenderness are the most Christ-...shall God's oracles and laws be...

mhcc@Job:11:7-12 @ Verse 7-12 - Zophar speaks well concerning God and his greatness and glory, concerning man and his vanity and folly. See here what man is; and let him be humbled. God sees this concerning vain man, that he would be wise, would be thought so, though he is born like a wild ass's colt, so unteachable and untameable. Man is a vain creature; empty, so the word is. Yet he is a proud creature, and self-...not submit to the laws of...

mhcc@Job:24:1-12 @ Verse 1-12 -...defiance of all the laws of...17:11.

mhcc@Job:31:33-40 @ Verse 33-40 -...us, and write his laws in...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Psalms:10:1-11 @ Verse 1-11 -...not break all the laws of...

mhcc@Psalms:119:1-8 @ Verse 1-8 -...coveted to learn the laws of...

mhcc@Isaiah:26:5-11 @ Verse 5-11 - The way of the just is evenness, a steady course of obedience and holy conversation. And it is their happiness that God makes their way plain and easy. It is our duty, and will be our comfort, to wait for God, to keep up holy desires toward him in the darkest and most discouraging times. Our troubles must never turn us from God; and in the darkest, longest night of affliction, with our souls must we desire him; and this we must wait and pray to him for. We make nothing of our religion, whatever our profession may be, if we do not make heart-...God he is whose laws they...

mhcc@Isaiah:60:9-14 @ Verse 9-14 -...kept in by the laws and...

mhcc@Daniel:6:6-10 @ Verse 6-10 -...humble, thankful hearts. Persecuting laws are...

mhcc@Matthew:15:1-9 @ Verse 1-9 - Additions to God's laws reflect upon his wisdom, as if he had left out something which was needed, and which man could supply; in one way or other they always lead men to disobey God. How thankful ought we to be for the written word of God! Never let us think that the religion of the Bible can be improved by any human addition, either in doctrine or practice. Our blessed Lord spoke of their traditions as inventions of their own, and pointed out one instance in which this was very clear, that of their transgressing the fifth commandment. When a parent's wants called for assistance, they pleaded, that they had devoted to the temple all they could spare, even though they did not part with it, and therefore their parents must expect nothing from them. This was making the command of God of no effect. The doom of hypocrites is put in a little compass; "In vain do they worship me." It will neither please God, nor profit themselves; they trust in vanity, and vanity will be their recompence.

mhcc@John:14:18-24 @ Verse 18-24 -...is, obedience to the laws of...-creating grace.

mhcc@Romans:1:18-25 @ Verse 18-25 -...as ungodliness against the laws of...

mhcc@Romans:2:1-16 @ Verse 1-16 -...or broke these natural laws and...

mhcc@1Corinthians:7:36-40 @ Verse 36-40 -...of God, and the laws of..._1__8 **** Matthew Henry's Commentary **** _

mhcc@1Corinthians:9:15-23 @ Verse 15-23 -...he would transgress no laws of...

mhcc@Philippians:1:8-11 @ Verse 8-11 -...excellent. The truths and laws of...

mhcc@Hebrews:8:7-13 @ Verse 7-13 -...and to believe his laws; he...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Hebrews:11:20-31 @ Verse 20-31 -...be free from wicked laws and...

mhcc@James:4:1-10 @ Verse 1-10 - Since all wars and fightings come from the corruptions of our own hearts, it is right to mortify those lusts that war in the members. Wordly and fleshly lusts are distempers, which will not allow content or satisfaction. Sinful desires and affections stop prayer, and the working of our desires toward God. And let us beware that we do not abuse or misuse the mercies received, by the disposition of the heart when prayers are granted When men ask of God prosperity, they often ask with wrong aims and intentions. If we thus seek the things of this world, it is just in God to deny them. Unbelieving and cold desires beg denials; and we may be sure that when prayers are rather the language of lusts than of graces, they will return empty. Here is a decided warning to avoid all criminal friendships with this world. Worldly-mindedness is enmity to God. An enemy may be reconciled, but "enmity" never can be reconciled. A man may have a large portion in things of this life, and yet be kept in the love of God; but he who sets his heart upon the world, who will conform to it rather than lose its friendship, is an enemy to God. So that any one who resolves at all events to be upon friendly terms with the world, must be the enemy of God. Did then the Jews, or the loose professors of Christianity, think the Scripture spake in vain against this worldly-...will they resist the laws of...7. Submit your understanding to the truth of God; submit your wills to the will of his precept, the will of his providence. Submit yourselves to God, for he is ready to do you good. If we yield to temptations, the devil will continually follow us; but if we put on the whole armour of God, and stand out against him, he will leave us. Let sinners then submit to God, and seek his grace and favour; resisting the devil. All sin must be wept over; here, in godly sorrow, or, hereafter, in eternal misery. And the Lord will not refuse to comfort one who really mourns for sin, or to exalt one who humbles himself before him.

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