CHAPTER IV.
_ MOSES HESITATES._
Exodus 4:1.
Holy Scripture is impartial, even towards its heroes. The sin of David
is recorded, and the failure of Peter. And so is the reluctance of
Moses to accept his commission, even after a miracle had been
vouchsafed to him for encouragement. The absolute sin... [ Continue Reading ]
MOSES OBEYS _._
Exodus 4:18.
Moses is now commissioned: he is to go to Egypt, and Aaron is coming
thence to meet him. Yet he first returns to Midian, to Jethro, who is
both his employer and the head of the family, and prays him to
sanction his visit to his own people.
There are duties which no fa... [ Continue Reading ]