Luke 7:31-35

Luke 7:31-35

1. We learn that the hearts of unconverted men are often desperately perverse as well as wicked.
2. We learn that the wisdom of God's ways is always recognized and acknowledged by those who are wise-hearted.

"We must give up the vain idea of trying to please everybody. The thing is impossible, and the attempt is mere waste of time. We must be content to walk in Christ's steps, and let the world say what it likes."

"The children of this world may mock at the Gospel, and pour contempt on the lives of believers. They may count their practice madness, and see no wisdom nor beauty in their ways. But God will take care that He has a people in every age. There will be always some who will assert the perfect excellence of the doctrines and requirements of the Gospel, and will "justify the wisdom" of Him who sent it."

Questions:

1. Beloved brother or sister, Ryle observes that it is impossible to please everyone. Are we content to walk in Jesus’ steps? Is it more important for us to be servants of Christ or servants of man?

2. Are the ways of God His power to save, or foolishness to us? Have we had the eyes of our understanding opened? What evidences show that we truly have the wisdom that comes from above?