1 Chronicles 18

REFLECTIONS UPON CHAP. XVIII.—Intimate fellowship with God makes men bold and active; and, however numerous and mighty the enemies of God’s people are, they shall be brought down at last. The associated forces of hell and earth in vain oppose his church; she shall stand triumphant over them all in the end. It is not shields of gold, but the shield of faith, that will prove an unfailing defence. Nay, so uncertain are worldly things, that men often lose their power and wealth, by seeking to establish them. The enemies of God’s people frequently hurt themselves, by attempting to help their neighbours. And s ners, contrary to their own inclinations, lay up wealth for the just, and me preparations for building the temple of God. But it is prudent to make Go favourites our friends; and proper to honour God with that which he remarkal blesses us. They cannot but succeed in their enterprises, who take God alw: along with them. And where he gives great power men should be careful to look great, but to do good with it