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Mark 6:43

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

Spiritual economy.

From other accounts we learn that this measure was ordered by Christ. The power and the restraint of Christ are about equally demonstrative of his divinity. A strict and immediate economy is demanded in his kingdom. We are to appreciate the grace received; its very fragments are to be precious. The life and work of the Christian have to exhibit a wise and careful stewardship. This direction—

I. IS A SOLUTION TO ONE OF THE GREATEST DIFFICULTIES IN CONNECTION WITH PRAYER.

1. Answers are apparently withheld because they have already been granted and we do not realize it.

2. Further blessing is denied because that actually received has been wasted or despised.

II. DISCOVERS A COMMON SOURCE OF WEAKNESS AND WANT IN SPIRITUAL LIFE.

1. We have not enough because there has been carelessness and waste.

2. We have not enough (or abundance) because we have been selfish. There has been no desire to keep what has been received for others.

III. TEACHES US GREAT HUMILITY AND GRATITUDE IN THE USE OF SPIRITUAL SUPPLIES.—M.

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