15-35, “Jeshurun” is a pet name for Israel, implying affection and endearment. The metaphor employed is derived from a pampered animal which, in consequence of rich and plentiful feeding, becomes mischievous and vicious.

Let us be warned by these denunciations against backsliding and willful sim. The greatness of cur privileges will be the measure of the anguish of our doom. They who are exalted to Heaven by privilege must be cast down to Hades if they refuse and reject. The most fervent love becomes the hottest fire when it turns to jealousy. O my soul, it becomes thee to fear God as well as love him. Remember Heb. 10: 26.

But what privileges await those who obey! When we abide in God, no enemy can stand against.us. Five, strong in his miraculous fellowship, can chase a hundred,’ and a hundred, ten thousand. See Lev. 26:8; also 1

Sam. 14:1, etc. God shows “himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him.” See 2 Chron. 16: 9.