Charles Spurgeon Commentary Mark 1:45

"But he went out, and began to publish it much, and to spread abroad the matter, insomuch that Jesus could no more openly enter into a city, but was without in desert places: and they came to him from every quarter." — Mark 1:45 (ASV)

But he went out, and began to publish it much, and to blaze abroad the matter, insomuch that Jesus could no more openly enter the city—

There were such crowds that he could not work his miracles of healing. The disobedient man was no doubt moved by gratitude, which seems a very proper motive; yet his disobedience caused Christ serious inconvenience and hindered his work.

I have no doubt that there are many things done in the Church of God today of which many say, "They are very proper, and very nice." Yes, but are they Scriptural? Did the Master command them? If not, they will cause him and his kingdom serious inconvenience and loss at some time or other.

We cannot too fully realize that, as Christ's disciples, we are to obey him implicitly; and the best proof of our gratitude is to do exactly as Christ commands us.

This man blazed abroad the news of his cure, so that Jesus could no more openly enter into the city—