Let us ever keep in memory that a broken and contrite heart the Lord never despises, will never spurn. Therefore, into whatever difficulty any of the Lord's people may stumble, if they find themselves hungering for the Lord's fellowship and forgiveness, if they find their hearts contrite and broken, let them not despair, but remember that God has made a provision through the merit of Christ which enables Him to accept and justify freely from all sin all that come unto Him through Jesus—through faith in His blood. … Those who have broken and contrite hearts on account of their sins may know that they have not committed "the sin unto death", for their condition of heart proves this, as the Apostle declares: "It is impossible to renew again unto repentance" any who have committed the sin unto death.
Jehovah is sublime in His person, character, Plan and works. Infinite is He in His exaltation. Though supreme above all other beings, He is quite unlike the great among men and fallen angels. Few of the former, and none of the latter, condescend to beings of low estate, especially to give them an uplift in heart and mind. Of necessity, all of Jehovah's dealings are with inferiors; nevertheless, He delights to use His position, Spirit, Plan, works and possessions for the lowly and contrite. He even gives up unto death His human sons for their blessing. Where can another be found so worthy? Worthy is He of faith, love, obedience, thanks, praise, service and faithfulness.
Deut. 10:17; Psa. 8:9; 57:5; 97:2, 6, 9; 145:5, 11, 12; Isa. 2:10; 6:1, 3; 35:2; Ezek. 1:26-28; Gen. 19:16; Ex. 15:13; 22:27; 34:6, 7; Num. 14:18-20; Judg. 2:18; 2 Sam. 12:13; Ezra 9:9, 13; Neh. 9:17, 27-31; Job 33:14-30; Psa. 30:5; 32:1, 2, 5; 85:10; 103:3, 8-14, 17; Matt. 18:11-14, 23-27; Luke 1:50, 77, 78; Eph. 2:4-7; Heb. 4:16; 1 Pet. 3:8, 15; 1 John 1:9.
