The Pulpit Commentary on Deuteronomy 18:6-8

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

Love to the sanctuary.

God loves those who love the sanctuary.

I. LOVE TO THE SANCTUARY SEEN.

1. In desire for it (Deuteronomy 18:6).

2. In pain at being deprived of its ordinances (Psalms 42:1-7; Psalms 63:1-11.; 84.).

3. In overstepping the bounds of bare duty in attendance on it (Deuteronomy 18:6).

II. LOVE TO THE SANCTUARY REWARDED.

1. By acceptance of those repairing to it.

2. By provision made for them (Psalms 63:5).—J.O.

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