The Biblical Illustrator - Matthew 6:14
Matthew 6:14If ye forgive men. Mutual forgivenessI. All mankind as transgressors are deeply indebted to God’s law.II. That if ever man be saved it must be by an act of pure mercy.III. That the Scriptural character of the Almighty encourages us to confide in him for forgiveness.1. Because the love of God has laid such a foundation for its exercise.2. It is seen in the earnestness of His invitations.3. In the promises of His word.4. In the persons whom He has saved;(1) their number;(2) their... read more
Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 6:1-34
Matthew 6:1 . Take heed that ye do not your alms before men. It is a dispute whether alms or righteousness be the true reading. The old copies had righteousness. Chrysostom in one place has righteousness, in another alms. Daniel said to Nebuchadnezzar, Break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by showing mercy to the poor. Daniel 2:27. Righteousness is the sense, alms the gloss. The jews often described alms by the former term; and alms is allowed to be one branch of the... read more