Some very good men have been observed to make it a rule in cases of perplexity to lean to that side wherein they find most ease to their own minds. )Four important questionsJ. Glorious.2. IN WHAT MANNER DOES HE OPERATE AND EFFECTUATE WHAT HE DOES.1. But God was there before us, and when we waited on Him we found He was waiting for us; and then, very often, the one path which, of all those that opened, was the least inviting was the one into which He led our unwilling feet.4. There will come to you sometimes, you know not why, certain inward checks, such as Paul received when he essayed to go into Mysia, but the Spirit suffered him not. A true son will let God have His way.III. The various sciences have distinct nomenclatures which they who are not initiated do not understand. We must renounce our own guidance and that of others, whether of the world, Church, or individuals.2. Not on Sundays only, nor alone at periods set apart for prayer, but during every minute of every hour of every day. (2) To safety. Trust.3. Heirship. There is a variety and diversity of such persons as are thus guided and carried. Illuminating or enlightening grace, inasmuch as He instils good thoughts and salutary instructions; opening the understanding to receive them (Psalm 19:18; Acts 16:14).2. "We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren." Both these, in a moral point of view, coalesce in the case of every one by nature. H. HOW ARE WE TO BECOME SONS OF GOD. It is utterly impossible, then, that He should mislead. Is confirmed by Divine instruction. They render the obedience of children.5. )Four important questionsJ. The marks are —(1)Separation from the world. (3) Sweetly and gently. Leading by the Spirit of God. (3) Sweetly and gently. Obedient.2. the briers and stones and to scare the beasts out of the way, to straighten what is crooked, to hold a lamp over the dark passages among the rocks, to lead those that have faith enough to be willing to be led in paths that they have not known.II. As relating to the present life. THE QUALIFICATIONS OF THE SPIRIT FOR THIS GUIDANCE.1. For it is in nature as well as in name that believers become the children of God.3. It is only by our spiritual union with Him, that we, in a secondary sense, yet a most vital and precious one, are made also "sons of God." As a test. By his Spirit is the Saviour preparing his brethren for their heavenly home, to enter with intelligent zest into its enjoyments, the society of the angels and of the blest, into holier worship and higher service than we can render here. Restoration of the love of God in our hearts. (2)Obedience to God's will. (Clerical World. The Word preached is often blest, as well as the Word written, but this can only be the case when the Word preached is in conformity with the Word written. Thomas. They participate in the inheritance of children.(J. Mingles with our consciousness, and determines it, but cannot be distinguished from it.3. (7)To heaven.3. He gives —1. Adoption is the taking and treating a stranger as one's own child. He is a new creature, a son. Now for a further clearing of this point still unto us, we may moreover take notice of it in a twofold illustration; the one as holding indefinitely, and the other as holding exclusively. There are inward monitions which are to be devoutly obeyed, guidances mysterious, which must be implicitly followed. — the Spirit leads us to abide in Jesus. "(3) He may come to God with the confidence of a child. Loving.II. (3)A single eye to God's glory.II. (2)To the closet, where they may find communion with their heavenly Friend. It is the pledge of the highest glory.(P. There were so in the times of the prophets, and there were so in the times of the apostles, and there are so still in ours, and will be further to the end of the world. All other ways are crooked, as deviating from the straight line of righteousness. The Spirit leads to "godly sorrow, which worketh repentance unto salvation," etc.4. To all those who come home the door is open.2. (7)To heaven.3. And if, upon reflection, we find that what we are inwardly dissuaded from is really evil, or what we are inwardly prompted to is really good, then may we safely and justly ascribe such motions to the Holy Spirit of God. Heirship with Christ; sharers of His glory.II. To contrition. (2) The Holy Spirit is in His nature the Spirit of adoption. We might almost have called it a picture. Unquestionable.III. What, then, is the peculiar privilege of those who are so led? As to our judging of our whole conduct, and whether, or how far we are conducted by the Holy Spirit, we have a safe rule to go by — God's commandments (1 John 3:24; Galatians 5:22-25).IV. And again, as many as are God's children, they are such as are led by God's Spirit. They are joint heirs with Christ, and the time shall come when they shall enter upon a heavenly and immortal inheritance. Do not confound with it transient emotions, occasional convictions, fitful resolutions, and short-lived periods of a reformation of life.4. And here again two more. The children of God are led not only into knowledge, but into love. The second is the communication of this property to a diversity and plurality of persons — "As many as are led." Strutt. Both these, in a moral point of view, coalesce in the case of every one by nature. (2) The power of Christ to save, as the end of the law for righteousness, the great atonement, our "Wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption."5. THE QUALIFICATIONS OF THE SPIRIT FOR THIS GUIDANCE.1. The second is the predicate, or consequent, in the privilege belonging to these persons. When the Spirit has glorified Jesus He leads us to know other truths. To be ever mindful of the world of spirits whereunto we belong; and particularly of that blessed Spirit who presides over us, and whose temple we are, while we behave as becomes us. Cast yourself upon the Divine guidance, and you shall make no mistake. This word, as many, it carries each of these latitudes in it. By admission into His Church? THE PRIVILEGES OF DIVINE SONSHIP TO WHICH THE LEADERSHIP OF THE SPIRIT INTRODUCES US. (3) Reverence Him. R. These appear chiefly either in checks of conscience dissuading us from evil, or in godly motions, inciting us to what is right and good. Hall. But God was there before us, and when we waited on Him we found He was waiting for us; and then, very often, the one path which, of all those that opened, was the least inviting was the one into which He led our unwilling feet. Strutt. )The guidance of the SpiritO. THE USE AND IMPROVEMENT TO BE MADE OF THE WHOLE.1. First, such as are led by the Spirit they are undoubtedly the children of God, because they have the seed of God remaining in them, as the apostle John declares it of them (1 John 3:9). Is sustained by Divine nourishment. Lyth, D.D.I. "The sons of God." (2) The Holy Spirit is in His nature the Spirit of adoption. This word, as many, it carries each of these latitudes in it. Those who —(1) Partake of His nature by regeneration. They are the sons of God (2 Corinthians 6:18). There are many of them that are thus led (John 1:12; Acts 9:42; Galatians 6:16; Philippians 3:15). How does He guide them? Horton., Thomas Horton, D.D.I. He is infinitely wise, powerful, good, etc., and therefore His guidance will be perfect.2. The Lord will never let a vessel be dashed upon the rocks whose tiller has been given into His hands. He leads —(1) In a right way, the way of God's commandments. There is a leading which extends to all creatures. What advantage have I as a child of God?(J. 15).4. (3)A single eye to God's glory.II. The temptation is strong of being biassed by the profound research, the distinguished talents, the exalted piety, and admired example of men. )The sons of GodP. He calls us His children, and we may call Him our Father. But, according to the New Testament, the Spirit of God is God, regarded especially as within us and in communion with our spirits. )The leading of the Spirit the secret token of the sons of GodC. — the Spirit leads us to the fulness of Jesus. It is a mere act of grace.2. )Sons of GodT. No; John gives us the answer (John 1:12). An active and progressive, not a passive and stationary life.2. Since the benefit of all depends upon our own willing compliance and hearty endeavours, let us make it our constant resolution to attend the motions, and to obey the suggestions of God's Holy Spirit, and so to work out our own salvation with fear and trembling.(D. A contrast with the leading of the spirit of the world, which conducts so many astray.4. There will come to you sometimes, you know not why, certain inward checks, such as Paul received when he essayed to go into Mysia, but the Spirit suffered him not. )Leadings of the Holy SpiritBp. His love to us is infinite (Psalm 103:13); what return do we make? Therefore attend upon the gospel, by which He is conveyed. Sermons / Sermon on Romans 13:8-14; Sermon on Romans 13:8-14. And lastly, it should very much persuade and prevail with Christians to mutual love and charity to one another, forasmuch as they are all led by the same common Spirit. Judgment (John 16:13), i.e., into all saving and necessary truths; so as to free us from gross ignorance and error.2. Christ gives the Comforter. He is infinitely wise, powerful, good, etc., and therefore His guidance will be perfect. So far the two writers agree. Obedience.4. He provides for us, defends us, extricates us out of our difficulties, instructs us, corrects us, makes us privy to His plans, and will eventually take us home to Himself, that we may dwell for ever in our Father's house.Conclusion:1. Favour and fellowship.4. To all those who come home the door is open.2. All His unfoldings of Christ, views of God, rebukes, joys, have this for their object — the perfection of us in holiness. (2) Entire inability to lead themselves. 2. THE DESCRIPTION. A formal act and covenant of adoption is entered into, whereby our Maker assumes in our favour a parental position and name, and we are permitted to believe in His paternal relation to us, to talk about it, and to act upon it (John 1:12, 13; Galatians 4:4, 5; 1 John 3:1).2. But filial disposition. (2) Bears a filial love to His Father. The holy Spirit is our Comforter, but the holy Jesus is our comfort. In the discharge of all their duties they seek His aid.5. (2) The Holy Spirit is in His nature the Spirit of adoption. This appears to be so in regard of the same effects, which it works in several persons. Just as children resemble their parents in physical form and feature, and so prove themselves partakers of their nature, so do the sons of God resemble Him in moral lineaments, in spirit and disposition, and thus prove themselves partakers of His nature.3. Something altogether different from abandonment to natural impulses.3. For example, I do not believe that God wishes things like depression for his children. It is true that we have not a visible pillar of cloud and of fire; yet if we will only attentively listen to the voice of God's providence often we shall find it true — "Thine ear shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand or to the left."3. The stars, the birds, the flowers, are God's creatures.2. Lyth, D.D. — the Spirit leads us to the sympathy of Jesus. F. Adeney, M.A. How can I know that I am a child of God?3. This proposition here before us is to be understood convertibly and by way of reciprocation. G. If sorrows abound, consolation much more abounds, since "the Comforter" is the Holy Ghost. )The happiness of the sons of GodJ. The returned prodigal is not treated as a hired servant, but as a privileged child (Luke 15:22, 23).(W. "By one Spirit we are all baptized into one body, and have been made all to drink into one Spirit" (1 Corinthians 12:13). If sorrows abound, consolation much more abounds, since "the Comforter" is the Holy Ghost. But, according to the New Testament, the Spirit of God is God, regarded especially as within us and in communion with our spirits. Issues in progress in the way of holiness and obedience which leads to life eternal.II. Or it is as if a little child in the dark had not only asked direction from his father, but had seized that father's hand, so to trust implicitly to his guidance (see also Psalm 23. )The sons of GodJ. Are we poor, empty, and helpless? How must I prove that I am a child of God?4. Thirdly, inclination, or bowing of the will and affections to close and comply with such truths and motions which are apprehended. The text does not say, "As many as are driven by the Spirit of God." Even fallen men are made in the image of God, and have a potential likeness to Him.3. Where we find the same operations we may conclude there are the same principles. It is not by a miraculous or abnormal operation, directing what text the eye shall fall upon. Why are such led by the Spirit? The marks are —(1)Separation from the world. Tossed from opinion to opinion, perplexed by conflicting creeds, are you anxiously inquiring, "What is truth?" Obedience.4. All other ways are crooked, as deviating from the straight line of righteousness. When you are in difficulties, consult the Holy Spirit in the Word. (b)By comprehending the meaning of Divine providences. Tossed from opinion to opinion, perplexed by conflicting creeds, are you anxiously inquiring, "What is truth?" This involves —1. Indefinitely, if they be led by God's Spirit, they are His children, let them be who they will be. Certain.(J. This word, as many, it carries each of these latitudes in it. We now cry, "Abba, Father." Whosoever belong to Christ, who is the natural Son of God, they are consequently themselves the adopted sons of God. They have the inward witness of the Spirit (ver. He gives —1. Obedience.4. To be ever mindful of the world of spirits whereunto we belong; and particularly of that blessed Spirit who presides over us, and whose temple we are, while we behave as becomes us.2. Where He governs, there He leads. Spiritual truth we are utterly unable to perceive. For instance, the Holy Ghost leads the saints to prayer, which is the vital breath of their souls.7. Thirdly, inclination, or bowing of the will and affections to close and comply with such truths and motions which are apprehended. There is milk for babes, and meat for strong men.4. Sin now appears in all its hateful qualities and effects; as that which has offended God, which condemns, curses, and defiles the soul. He leads them, while they think little of themselves, to think much of Jesus. THE DESCRIPTION. (4) Let your dependence be upon God and His Spirit for guidance (Psalm 25:9; Proverbs 3:5, 6; Job 18:7; Proverbs 20:24). First, information, or discovery of such and such truths in the proposition. The second is as it may be taken, exclusively. But sometimes it happens that a person may be under the influence of unperceived prejudices, or passions, which warp him to a side. The world is converted into a vast school for the benefit of the Church, as the wilderness was when God brought His people out of Egypt (Deuteronomy 4:36; Deuteronomy 32:10). The Spirit causes every true-born son of God to burn with love to the rest of the family. How is it to be known whether a person is led of the Spirit? commit yourself to the guidance of the Spirit. And who but this Divine Spirit could so lead us away from self, in all its forms, as to constrain us to trample all our own glory in the dust? Disposition. They are led by His Spirit.2. (3)A single eye to God's glory.II. Quote chapter and verse for an action, and, unless you have wrested the passage, you may rest assured you have acted rightly. If the Spirit leads us it is to govern and control our Words and actions (Titus 2:10-15; Isaiah 48:17, 18; Galatians 5:16-25; 1 John 3:1-10).2. Is effectuated by regeneration. 16), and the "fruits of the Spirit" (Galatians 5:22).(J. The tree may take an influence from the sun, and that foreign influence tends to make the tree tall, vigorous, green, and fruitful. First, who are led by a different spirit, and they are excluded as defective. Secondly, by the goodness of the ways themselves in which we converse, we find these two joined together (Ezekiel 36:27, 28). Issues in progress in the way of holiness and obedience which leads to life eternal.II. If led by God's Spirit, rejoice in the thought of your Divine sonship.2. And if, upon reflection, we find that what we are inwardly dissuaded from is really evil, or what we are inwardly prompted to is really good, then may we safely and justly ascribe such motions to the Holy Spirit of God. Quote chapter and verse for an action, and, unless you have wrested the passage, you may rest assured you have acted rightly. They are joint heirs with Christ, and the time shall come when they shall enter upon a heavenly and immortal inheritance. Why does the Spirit lead them? — the Spirit leads us to abide in Jesus. Yes. WHAT IT IS TO BE LED BY THE SPIRIT; or what it is that the Holy Spirit does for the furthering our salvation. First, in a succession of times, in one age after another. (d) We have a traitor within. How can I know that I am a child of God?3. )The happiness of the sons of GodJ. True, there is a law, but it is a law of liberty — a commandment which love delights to obey, "Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is liberty," not licentiousness; that liberty which consists not of freedom from moral obligation, but of disposition to comply with such obligation (Psalm 119:32).3. Secondly, those that are led by the Spirit, they are made conformable and like unto God, and have His image stamped upon them. Exclusively, if they be not led by His Spirit, whatever they be else they are none of His children. We come to God through prayer, then find provision, then protection.(T. WHY ARE THOSE WHO ARE LED BY THE SPIRIT THE SONS OF GOD.1. Judgment (John 16:13), i.e., into all saving and necessary truths; so as to free us from gross ignorance and error.2. They are joint heirs with Christ, and the time shall come when they shall enter upon a heavenly and immortal inheritance. There are two things which may render it necessary for a person to be led, defect of vision or circumstances of peril. The children of God they are led on by His spirit in this. Their liberty. )The nature and tokens of the Spirit's operationD. Is witnessed by the Divine Spirit.7. He can harmonise apparent contradictions, reconcile alleged discrepancies, clear away overshadowing mists, and place each doctrine, precept, and institution clear before your mind. The grace of true devotion, attended with deep compunction of heart (ver. Baptisms are always special occasions whether we are baptizing an adult, a youth or an infant. And who but this Divine Spirit could so lead us away from self, in all its forms, as to constrain us to trample all our own glory in the dust? Conclusion:1. They render the obedience of children.5. The various sciences have distinct nomenclatures which they who are not initiated do not understand. It may further be cleared to us upon these considerations. As a test. Heirship. It is a mere act of grace.2. (2) Other guides are ready to lead astray.2. There are many of them that are thus led (John 1:12; Acts 9:42; Galatians 6:16; Philippians 3:15). It appears among bands of youth, in exploring parties in political combinations and social reforms, and especially in the military spirit.3. In comparison with this how poor the thoughts of men! Since the benefit of all depends upon our own willing compliance and hearty endeavours, let us make it our constant resolution to attend the motions, and to obey the suggestions of God's Holy Spirit, and so to work out our own salvation with fear and trembling.(D. The second is as it may be taken, exclusively. We come to God through prayer, then find provision, then protection.(T. If so, I am led by the Spirit.2. We are heirs of God.2. A renovated heart.2. If you are a child of God you will be led by the Spirit.3. They are led by His Spirit.2. THE NATURE OF THIS SONSHIP.1. How is it that the Spirit of God leads? Left to self-guidance he possesses vast and uncontrollable powers of self-destruction. Lyth, D.D.1. Even fallen men are made in the image of God, and have a potential likeness to Him.3. Cast yourself upon the Divine guidance, and you shall make no mistake. They are joint heirs with Christ, and the time shall come when they shall enter upon a heavenly and immortal inheritance. There is —1. Leading by the Spirit of God. (a) We are treading, as it were, upon the margin of eternity, and in an instant we might be summoned to stand before the bar of judgment. Are we guilty? Winslow, D.D.Man is a traveller to the eternal world. (a)As for his actions, he dares not do anything wilfully that would displease Him (Malachi 1:6). — the Spirit leads us to the sympathy of Jesus. Spurgeon. "By one Spirit we are all baptized into one body, and have been made all to drink into one Spirit" (1 Corinthians 12:13). This implies —1. Lyth, D.D.1. With this comes a special characteristic of our service to Christ. Secondly, those that are led by the Spirit, they are made conformable and like unto God, and have His image stamped upon them. The person leading, the great Spirit of God; the act, Divine and supernatural leading; the object, the loving of God, delighting in God, conformity to God. (2) And our way is encompassed with peril. It is not by blind suggestions or impulses. Hodge, D.D.The Spirit is everywhere present. Confident.3. THE RESULT OF IT.1. rather than, "How shall I become a child of God?"II. )The sons of God led by the Spirit of GodT. How is it to be known whether a person is led of the Spirit? There is —1. We can perhaps talk largely of our love, but if we loved Him could we estrange ourselves from His interest, hear His sacred name blasphemed, etc. II. Here is nothing mystical, fanciful, fanatical. By nature we are all God's children, and cannot cease to be so. We might almost have called it a picture. Leads and instructs in the way of salvation (John 16:7-10). Secondly, those that are led by the Spirit, they are made conformable and like unto God, and have His image stamped upon them. We must submit to, and have full faith in, the guidance of the Spirit.(C. However, those caught up in the Spirit, that is, those joined to the radical love of Jesus Christ, should not be surprised that it leads to conflict, struggle and trouble. )The happiness of the sons of GodJ. Lyth, D.D.1. He knows His own work in the soul All its light and shade, its depressions and revivings, its assaults and victories, are vivid to His eye. They feel the confidence of children.6. They have free and certain access to God as their Father (Romans 5:2; Ephesians 3:12).6. A pilot who only occasionally directs the ship is very little better than none. WHAT IT IS TO BE LED BY THE SPIRIT; or what it is that the Holy Spirit does for the furthering our salvation. ITS DUTIES.1. 13). And yet the Holy Ghost is emphatically styled "the Spirit of Grace," as being more immediately concerned in the work of grace. How is it that the Spirit of God leads? Lyth, D.D.1. (1) Christ's greatness and dignity. (1) One great instrument which the Holy Ghost uses upon the mind is the Word of God. The marks are —(1)Separation from the world. "Well, but," say you, "will He?" And it is true that to be in a relationship with Christ (the chief task of the Holy Spirit as explained above) does bring a peace that passes all understanding. Strutt. First, information, or discovery of such and such truths in the proposition. Lyth, D.D. 17). )The happiness of the sons of GodJ. Thirdly, they are members of Christ. "How may I get a good bargain, enjoy myself, be revenged on my enemy?" The other, employed in the text, refers to an even, constant, unbroken force, acting not less powerfully because it acts gently and steadily; the leading of a Spirit who abides, always at His gracious work on the heart, in His chamber within it, and does not come and go. By hearing His Word? Here "the Spirit" is not a mere influence exerted on character as by a foreign benefactor; it is an inwrought and essential principle of the believer's life. )The happiness of the sons of GodJ. There are many that go the same way and are in the like manner inclined. It is not by a miraculous or abnormal operation, directing what text the eye shall fall upon. Their regeneration and adoption by Divine grace.2. Commences with adoption. No, the devil is a driver. Are we sad and desolate? the briers and stones and to scare the beasts out of the way, to straighten what is crooked, to hold a lamp over the dark passages among the rocks, to lead those that have faith enough to be willing to be led in paths that they have not known.II. So He renovates the mind, deadens the soul to sin, and disposes it to holy obedience and love (Titus 3:4, 5).II. He —1. The stars, the birds, the flowers, are God's creatures.2. All His unfoldings of Christ, views of God, rebukes, joys, have this for their object — the perfection of us in holiness. He knows His own work in the soul All its light and shade, its depressions and revivings, its assaults and victories, are vivid to His eye. WHITHER DOES THE SPIRIT OF GOD LEAD THE SONS OF GOD?1. The tree may take an influence from the sun, and that foreign influence tends to make the tree tall, vigorous, green, and fruitful. 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