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But Yahweh said to me, Don`t say, I am a child; for to whoever I shall send you, you shall go, and whatever I shall command you, you shall speak.
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God's Call, Not Your Ability
Commentators stress that God dismisses Jeremiah's excuse of being a "child." This shows that when God calls us to a task, our perceived lack of experience or skill is irrelevant. As John Calvin notes, while human prudence is normally wise, a direct command from God requires simple obedience. God does not call the equipped; He equips the called, providing the power and the words necessary for the mission.
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Jeremiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Jeremiah suggested two difficulties: the first, inexperience, and the second, timidity. God now removes the first of these. Inexperience is no obst…
19th Century
Anglican
The Lord said unto me. —The misgiving, which was not reluctance, is met by words of encouragement. God gave the work; He …
Baptist
Now, even a child can often repeat anything that has been said to him; to say what he is told is not beyond his capacity. And, after all, this is a…
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16th Century
Protestant
After speaking of his call, the Prophet adds that he initially refused his office, and he states this for two reasons. First, so that he might clea…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But the Lord said to me, say not, I am a child This excuse will not be admitted: for you will go to all that …
Jeremiah's early call to the work and office of a prophet is stated. He was to be a prophet, not only to the Jews but also to the neighbouring nati…
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13th Century
Catholic
1. Here begins the discourse of the book itself. First, the office of prophet is enjoined upon Jeremiah. Second, a prophecy is given to the …
