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Amaziah said to the man of God, But what shall we do for the hundred talents which I have given to the army of Israel? The man of God answered, Yahweh is able to give you much more than this.
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The Price of Obedience
King Amaziah's question, "But what shall we do for the hundred talents?" highlights a common struggle in the life of faith. Commentators point out that this concern over financial loss is a frequent objection to what Matthew Henry calls "self-denying obedience." It reveals a heart that, while not entirely against God, is hesitant to fully trust Him when the cost is high.
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2 Chronicles
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19th Century
Anglican
What shall we do? —Literally, What to do? i.e., What is to be done? What must we do?
The army. — …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Amaziah said to the man of God, but what shall we do for the one hundred talents which I have given …
Presbyterian
Amaziah was no enemy to religion, but a cool and indifferent friend. Many do what is good, but not with a perfect heart. Rashness makes work for re…
