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33121 Matthew Henry’s Concise Bible Commentary, p. 635.5 (Matthew Henry)
… the spiritual life in the soul, we shall not wonder that the cautions against it are so often repeated. Let us notice the subjects of this chapter. Let us remember …
33122 Matthew Henry’s Concise Bible Commentary, p. 639.3 (Matthew Henry)
Proverbs 10:2,3 Though the righteous may be poor, the Lord will not suffer him to want what is needful for spiritual life.
33123 Matthew Henry’s Concise Bible Commentary, p. 639.20 (Matthew Henry)
Proverbs 10:20,21 The tongue of the just is sincere, freed from the dross of guile and evil design. Pious discourse is spiritual food to the needy. Fools die for want of a heart, so the word is; for want of thought.
33124 Matthew Henry’s Concise Bible Commentary, p. 640.23 (Matthew Henry)
Proverbs 11:25 Both in temporal and spiritual things, God commonly deals with his people according to the measure by which they deal with their brethren.
33125 Matthew Henry’s Concise Bible Commentary, p. 640.28 (Matthew Henry)
Proverbs 11:30 The righteous are as trees of life; and their influence upon earth, like the fruits of that tree, support and nourish the spiritual life in many.
33126 Matthew Henry’s Concise Bible Commentary, p. 642.7 (Matthew Henry)
… are spiritually rich, yet think themselves poor; by their doubts, and complaints, and griefs, they make themselves poor.
33127 Matthew Henry’s Concise Bible Commentary, p. 642.12 (Matthew Henry)
Proverbs 13:12 The delay of what is anxiously hoped for, is very painful to the mind; obtaining it is very pleasant. But spiritual blessings are chiefly intended.
33128 Matthew Henry’s Concise Bible Commentary, p. 643.14 (Matthew Henry)
… is spiritually wise, depends on the Saviour alone for acceptance. He is watchful against the enemies of his salvation, by taking heed to God’s word.
33129 Matthew Henry’s Concise Bible Commentary, p. 644.29 (Matthew Henry)
Proverbs 15:31 Faithful, friendly reproofs help spiritual life, and lead to eternal life.
33130 Matthew Henry’s Concise Bible Commentary, p. 649.18 (Matthew Henry)
Proverbs 20:18 Especially we need advice in spiritual warfare. The word and Spirit of God are the best counsellors in every point.
33131 Matthew Henry’s Concise Bible Commentary, p. 650.29 (Matthew Henry)
Proverbs 21:30,31 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.
33132 Matthew Henry’s Concise Bible Commentary, p. 651.4 (Matthew Henry)
Proverbs 22:4 Where the fear of God is, there will be humility. And much is to be enjoyed by it; spiritual riches, and eternal life at last.
33133 Matthew Henry’s Concise Bible Commentary, p. 653.2 (Matthew Henry)
… the spiritual work and the spiritual warfare, by true wisdom.
33134 Matthew Henry’s Concise Bible Commentary, p. 655.8 (Matthew Henry)
Proverbs 26:12 We see many a one who has some little sense, but is proud of it. This describes those who think their spiritual state to be good, when really it is very bad.
33135 Matthew Henry’s Concise Bible Commentary, p. 655.10 (Matthew Henry)
… many spiritual diseases. He does not care to get forward with his business. Slothful professors turn thus. The world and the flesh are hinges on which they …
33136 Matthew Henry’s Concise Bible Commentary, p. 665.4 (Matthew Henry)
… satisfy spiritual desires. The more men have, the better house they must keep, the more servants they must employ, the more guests they must entertain, and the …
33137 Matthew Henry’s Concise Bible Commentary, p. 667.4 (Matthew Henry)
… give spiritual life, and strengthen men for services under their sufferings. Let us look upon the disposal of our condition as the work of God, and at last all …
33138 Matthew Henry’s Concise Bible Commentary, p. 673.5 (Matthew Henry)
… . The spiritual gifts and graces which Christ bestows on every true believer, are described by the ornaments then in use, Song of Solomon 1:10,11. The graces …
33139 Matthew Henry’s Concise Bible Commentary, p. 675.2 (Matthew Henry)
… concerning spiritual things. At first, when uneasy, some feeble efforts are made to obtain the comfort of communion with Christ. This proves in vain; the believer …
33140 Matthew Henry’s Concise Bible Commentary, p. 676.2 (Matthew Henry)
… is spiritually present in his ordinances, and with his people. How fair and comely are believers, when justified in Christ’s righteousness, and adorned with …