He does the will
I am, secondly, to show the wisdom of him that does them, that builds his house upon a rock. He indeed is wise, who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. He is truly wise, whose righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees. He is poor in spirit (Matthew 5:3); knowing himself even as also he is known. He sees and feels all his sin, and all his guilt, till it is washed away by the atoning blood. He is conscious of his lost estate, of the wrath of God abiding on him, and of his utter inability to help himself, till he is filled with peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. He is meek and gentle, patient toward all men, never returning evil for evil, or railing for railing, but contrariwise blessing, till he overcomes evil with good. His soul is thirsty for nothing on earth, but only for God, the living God. He has a heart of love for all mankind, and is ready to lay down his life for his enemies. He loves the Lord his God with all his heart (Matthew 22:37), and with all his mind and soul and strength. He alone shall enter into the kingdom of heaven, who in this spirit does good to all men (Galatians 6:10); and who being for this cause despised and rejected of men; being hated, reproached and persecuted, rejoices and is exceeding glad (Matthew 5:12), knowing in whom he has believed; and being assured, these light, momentary afflictions will work out for him an eternal weight and glory (2 Corinthians 4:17).
1771 text
II. 1. I am, secondly, to shew the wisdom of him that doth them, that buildeth his house upon a rock. He indeed is wise, who doth the will of my Father which is in heaven. He is truly wise, whose righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees. He is poor in spirit; knowing himself even as also he is known. He sees and feels all his sin, and all his guilt, till it is washed away by the atoning blood. He is conscious of his lost estate, of the wrath of God abiding on him, and of his utter inability to help himself, till he is filled with peace and joy in the Holy Ghost. He is meek and gentle, patient toward all men, never returning evil for evil, or railing for railing, but contrariwise blessing, till he overcomes evil with good. His soul is athirst for nothing on earth, but only for God, the living God. He has bowels of love for all mankind, and is ready to lay down his life for his enemies. He loves the Lord his God with all his heart, and with all his mind and soul and strength. He alone shall enter into the kingdom of heaven, who in this spirit doth good unto all men; and who being for this cause despised and rejected of men; being hated, reproached and persecuted, rejoices and is exceeding glad, knowing in whom he hath believed; and being assured, these light, momentary afflictions will work out for him an eternal weight and glory.
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Sermon 33 in the 1771 Works. Matthew 7:21-27.
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