Verses 7-15 - To obey is better than sacrifice, and to loveGod and our neighbou better than all burnt-offerings. We are here warned not to rest i these performances. And let us beware of resting in any form. God demands the heart, and how can human inventions please him, when repentance, faith, and holiness are neglected? In the day of distres we must apply to the Lord by fervent prayer. Our troubles, though we see them coming from God's hand, must drive us to him, not drive u from him. We must acknowledge him in all our ways, depend upon his wisdom, power, and goodness, and refer ourselves wholly to him, and s give him glory. Thus must we keep up communion with God; meeting his with prayers under trials, and with praises in deliverances. believing supplicant shall not only be graciously answered as to his petition, and so have cause for praising God, but shall also have grac to praise him.
