Verse 21
True repentance and faith will lead him that relies on the mercy of God in Christ, to follow after
righteousness and mercy in his own conduct.
Verse 22
Those that have wisdom, often do great things, even against those confident of their strength.Verse 23
It is our great concern to keep our souls from being entangled and disquieted.Verse 24
Pride and haughtiness make men passionate; such continually deal in wrath, as if it were their
trade to be angry.
Verses 25 , 26
Here is the misery of the slothful; their hands refuse to labour in an honest calling, by which
they might get an honest livelihood; yet their hearts cease not to covet riches, pleasures, and honours,
which cannot be obtained without labour. But the righteous and industrious have their desires
satisfied.
Verse 27
When holiness is pretended, but wickedness intended, that especially is an abomination.Verse 28
The doom of a false witness is certain.Verse 29
A wicked man bids defiance to the terrors of the law and the rebukes of Providence. But a good
man asks, What does God require of me?
Verses 30 , 31
Means are to be used, but, after all, our safety and salvation are only of the Lord. In our spiritual
warfare we must arm ourselves with the whole armour of God; but our strength must be in the Lord,
and in the power of his might.