he making of the tabernacle The liberality of the people
restrained.
- The readiness and zeal with which these builders set about
their work, the exactness with which they performed it, and the
faithfulness with which they objected to receive more
contributions, are worthy of our imitation. Thus should we serve
God, and our superiors also, in all things lawful. Thus should
all who are in public trusts abhor filthy lucre, and avoid all
occasions and temptations to covetousness. Where have we the
representation of God's love towards us, that we by love dwell
in him and he in us, save in Emmanuel? (Mt 1:23). This is the
sum of the ministry of reconciliation, (2Co 5:18,19). This was
the design of the "tabernacle of witness," a visible testimony
of the love of God to the race of men, however they were fallen
from their first state. And this love was shown by Christ's
taking up his abode on earth; by the Word being made flesh, (Joh
1:14), wherein, as the original expresses it, he did tabernacle
among us.
he making of the tabernacle The liberality of the people
restrained.