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Nehemiah 4:6

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain

A mind to work.

"The people had a mind to work." In our age the calls and opportunities for Christian work are numerous and urgent. The prevalence of "a mind to work" is therefore of great importance; its existence throughout any Christian community is matter for thankfulness, when at least it springs from Christian principle, and is directed wisely to valuable ends.

I. WHENCE A TRULY CHRISTIAN "MIND TO WORK" SPRINGS.

1. Sense of necessity. Perception of evils needing to be removed; of good requiring to be done.

2. Sense of duty.

3. Gratitude and love to God and the Redeemer.

4. Benevolence.

5. Hope. Of accomplishing good; of obtaining good.

6. All these may be excited and guided by good leaders. Such as Nehemiah.

II. How IT WILL SHOW ITSELF. In actual work.

1. Prompt.

2. Hearty.

3. Happy.

4. Abundant.

5. Steady and persevering.

Notwithstanding scoffers, difficulties, etc.

III. WHAT IT WILL SECURE.

1. Freedom from fruitless speculation and unhealthy controversy.

2. Growth in true Christian life.

3. Success in doing good.

HOMILIES BY W. CLARKSON

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