Here is, 1. The character of one that is marked for ruin: He that
despises the word of God, and has no regard to it, no veneration for
it, nor will be ruled by it, certainly he shall be destroyed, for he
slights that which is the only means of curing a destructive disease
and makes himself obnoxious to that divine wrath which will certainly
be his destruction. Those that prefer the rules of carnal policy before
divine precepts, and the allurements of the world and the flesh before
God's promises and comforts, despise his word, giving the preference to
those things that stand in competition with it; and it is to their own
just destruction: they would not take warning. 2. The character of one
that is sure to be happy: He that fears the commandment, that stands in
awe of God, pays a deference to his authority, has a reverence for his
word, is afraid of displeasing God and incurring the penalties annexed
to the commandment, shall not only escape destruction, but shall be
rewarded for his godly fear. In keeping the commandment there is great
reward.