Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible
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2 Chronicles
Book: 2 Chronicles
Chapter: 31
Overview:
Hezekiah destroys
Idolatry.
- After the
Passover, the people of
Israel applied with vigour
to destroy the monuments of
Idolatry. Public ordinances should
stir us up to cleanse our hearts, our houses, and shops, from
the filth of
Sin, and the
Idolatry of
Covetousness, and to
excite others to do the same. The after-improvement of solemn
ordinances, is of the greatest importance to personal, family,
and public religion. When they had tasted the sweetness of
God's
ordinance in the late
Passover, they were free in maintaining
the
Temple service. Those who enjoy the benefit of a settled
ministry, will not grudge the expense of it. In all that
Hezekiah attempted in
God's service, he was
Earnest and single
in his aim and dependence, and was prospered accordingly.
Whether we have few or many talents intrusted to us, may we thus
seek to improve them, and encourage others to do the same. What
is undertaken with a sincere regard to the
Glory of
God, will
succeed to our own honour and comfort at last.