Charles Spurgeon Commentary Micah 7:18

Charles Spurgeon Commentary

Micah 7:18

1834–1892
Baptist
Charles Spurgeon
Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon Commentary

Micah 7:18

1834–1892
Baptist
SCRIPTURE

"Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth over the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in lovingkindness." — Micah 7:18 (ASV)

He never delights in anger, especially in anger against his own people. That is but temporary anger, and is, after all, only another form of love, for the parental anger which hates sin in a dear child is but love on fire. May God never permit us to sin without being so angry with us! We might almost implore him never to tolerate sin in us, but to strike us with the rod rather than allow us to be happy in the midst of evil. Perhaps the worst of horrors is peace in the midst of iniquity, happiness while sin is still all around us.