Deuteronomy 10

REFLECTIONS UPON CHAP. X — What a mercy is it that the law, as a covenant, is fulfilled and hid in Christ, our gospel ark! And what a sure token of divine favours yet in store for a people when God raises up faithful ministers and earnest wrestlers at a throne of grace! Marvellous indeed are God’s returns of love for hatred—of mercies for rebellion and provocation; and inexcusable therefore is disobedience to a God so great and gracious! But it is honourable and becoming to walk in love as God himself walketh! It is a most fearful proof of the corruption of our nature, and the necessity of a gracious change, that we need so much urging to that which is so remarkably at once our great duty and interest. But let me always retain in mind the wonderful character and the peculiar mercies of my God, the God of Israel; esteem it my glory to belong to him; and make him the only object of my fear, my praise, and joy. 38