VII, 24-25. them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people. Deuteronomy iv, 5, 6. (a.v.) 24. As Paul made his defence, Festus saith with a loud voice, Paul, thou art mad; thy much learning doth turn thee to madness. But Paul saith, I am not mad, most excellent Festus; but speak forth words of truth and soberness. Acts xxvi, 24, 25. (R.v.) To Whom Shall Wisdom be Given. 25. How shall he become wise that holdeth the plough, that glorieth in the shaft of the goad, that driveth oxen, and is occupied in their labours, and whose discourse is of the stock of bulls? Not so he that hath applied his soul, and meditateth in the law of the Most High; he will seek out the wisdom of Ecclesiasticus xxxviii, 25; xxxix, 1, 6. (Apoc.) Conclusion. 26. Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. Ecclesiastes xii, 13. (A.v.) 27. O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out! . . . Of him, and through him, and to him are all things. Romans xi, 33, 36. (a.v.) |