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* Verse 1-6 - We are here told who would appear as adversaries to Christ . As this world is the kingdom of Satan , unconverted men , of every rank , party , and character , are stirred up by him to oppose the cause of God . But the rulers of the earth generally have been most active . The truths and precepts of Christianity are against ambitious projects and worldly lusts . We are told what they aim at in this opposition . They would break asunder the bands of conscience , and the cords of God 's commandments ; they will not receive , but cast them away as far as they can . These enemies can show no good cause for opposing so just and holy a government , which , if received by all , would bring a heaven upon earth . They can hope for no success in so opposing so powerful a kingdom . The Lord Jesus has all power both in heaven and in earth , and is Head over all things to the church , notwithstanding the restless endeavours of his enemies . Christ 's throne is set up in his church , that is , in the hearts of all believers . * Verse 7-9 - The kingdom of the Messiah is founded upon an eternal decree of God the Father . This our Lord Jesus often referred to , as what he governed himself by . God hath said unto him , Thou art my Son , and it becomes each of us to say to him , Thou art my Lord , my Sovereign '. The Son , in asking the heathen for his inheritance , desires their happiness in him ; so that he pleads for them , ever lives to do so , and is able to save to the uttermost , and he shall have multitudes of willing , loyal subjects , among them . Christians are the possession of the Lord Jesus ; they are to him for a name and a praise . God the Father gives them to him , when , by his Spirit and grace , he works upon them to submit to the Lord Jesus . * Verse 10-12 - Whatever we rejoice in , in this world , it must always be with trembling , because of the uncertainty of all things in it . To welcome Jesus Christ , and to submit to him , is our wisdom and interest . Let him be very dear and precious ; love him above all , love him in sincerity , love him much , as she did , to whom much was forgiven , and , in token of it , kissed his feet , Luke strkjv @7:38 . And with a kiss of loyalty take this yoke upon you , and give up yourselves to be governed by his laws , disposed of by his providence , and entirely devoted to his cause . Unbelief is a sin against the remedy . It will be utter destruction to yourselves ; lest ye perish in the way of your sins , and from the way of your vain hopes ; lest your way perish , lest you prove to have missed the way of happiness . Christ is the way ; take heed lest ye be cut off from Him as your way to God . They thought themselves in the way ; but neglecting Christ , they perish from it . Blessed will those be in the day of wrath , who , by trusting in Christ , have made him their Refuge . **** Matthew Henry 's Commentary ****

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