Exodus:35

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* Verse 1-3 - The mild and easy yoke of Christ has made our sabbath duties more delightful , and our sabbath restraints less irksome , than those of the Jews ; but we are the more guilty by neglecting them . Surely God 's wisdom in giving us the sabbath , with all the mercy of its purposes , are sinfully disregarded . Is it nothing to pour contempt upon the blessed day , which a bounteous God has given to us for our growth in grace with the church below , and to prepare us for happiness with the church above ? * Verse 4-19 - The tabernacle was to be dedicated to the honour of God , and used in his service ; and therefore what was brought for it , was an offering to the Lord . The rule is , Whosoever is of a willing heart , let him bring . All that were skilful must work . God dispenses his gifts ; and as every man hath received , so he must minister , 1st Peter strkjv @4:10 . Those that were rich , must bring in materials to work on ; those that were skilful , must serve the tabernacle with their skill : as they needed one another , so the tabernacle needed them both , 1st Corinthians strkjv @12:7-21 . * Verse 20-29 - Without a willing mind , costly offerings would be abhorred ; with it , the smallest will be accepted . Our hearts are willing , when we cheerfully assist in promoting the cause of God . Those who are diligent and contented in employments considered mean , are as much accepted of God as those engaged in splendid services . The women who spun the goats ' hair were wise-hearted , because they did it heartily to the Lord . Thus the labourer , mechanic , or servant who attends to his work in the faith and fear of God , may be as wise , for his place , as the most useful minister , and he equally accepted of the Lord . Our wisdom and duty consist in giving God the glory and use of our talents , be they many or few . * Verse 30-35 - Here is the Divine appointment of the master-workmen , that there might be no strife for the office , and that all who were employed in the work might take direction from , and give account to them . Those whom God called by name to his service , he filled with the Spirit of God . Skill , even in worldly employments , is God 's gift , and comes from above . But many are ready enough in cutting out work for other people , and can tell what this man or that man should do ; but the burdens they bind on others , they themselves will not touch with one of their fingers . Such will fall under the character of slothful servants . These men were not only to devise and to work themselves , but they were to teach others . Those that rule should teach ; and those to whom God has given knowledge , should be willing to make it known for the benefit of others . **** Matthew Henry 's Commentary ****

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