Classic Sermon Outlines (continued)
CLASSIC SERMON OUTLINES — Matthew Henry
D. Follow in Their Steps of Virtue and Piety.
1. In compliance with their example. We ought to imitate them in everything that was praiseworthy. In compliance to the good example they set us, and in conformity to that, by which the instructions they gave us were both explained and enforced, and we were directed and encouraged in the way of duty.
2. In expectation of the bliss of heaven. Their serious piety was found unto praise and honor and glory in this world and will be much more so at the appearing of Jesus Christ. Let us therefore, having an eye to the same |
CONCLUSION
It is, indeed, enough to make them truly and eternally happy that virtuous people are blessed of God; and "those whom He blesseth they are blessed indeed"; His pronouncing them happy makes them so. This is enough to engage us all to, and encourage us all in, the study and practice of virtue and piety.