Charles H. Spurgeon on Psalms 51:3
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Psalms51:3
1. Confession. "I acknowledge, "etc.
2. Humiliation, not a mere confession with the lips, but ever before me —in its guilt —defilement —consequences in this life and hereafter.
Verses 3-4, 11-12, 17.
1. Scripture estimate of sin.
(a) Personal accountability —My sin.
(b) Estimated as hateful to God —Against thee, etc.
(c) Sin estimated as separation from God.
2. Spiritual restoration. First step —Sacrifice of a broken spirit. Last step —Spirit of liberty. Thy free spirit. F. W. Robertson.
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