- The porters and treasurers of the temple, had occasion for
strength and valour to oppose those who wrongly attempted to
enter the sanctuary, and to guard the sacred treasures. Much was
expended daily upon the altar; flour, wine, oil, salt, fuel,
beside the lamps; quantities of these were kept beforehand,
besides the sacred vestments and utensils. These were the
treasures of the house of God. These treasures typified the
plenty there is in our heavenly Father's house, enough and to
spare. From those sacred treasuries, the unsearchable riches of
Christ, all our wants are supplied; and receiving from his
fulness, we must give him the glory, and endeavour to dispose of
our abilities and substance according to his will. We have an
account of those employed as officers and judges. The magistracy
is an ordinance of God for the good of the church, as truly as
the ministry, and must not be neglected. None of the Levites who
were employed in the service of the sanctuary, none of the
singers or porters, were concerned in this outward business; one
duty was enough to engage the whole man. Wisdom, courage,
strength of faith, holy affections, and constancy of mind in
doing our duty, are requisite or useful for every station.
he offices of the Levites.