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More Than Just Avoiding Sin
Commentators like Spurgeon and Calvin emphasize that true righteousness is a two-part command. It's not enough to simply "depart from evil." A Christian must also actively "do good." One commentator notes that you can't just be an idler; you must replace evil actions with positive, good works. This active pursuit of good is the necessary complement to turning away from sin.
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Psalms
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 37:27
18th Century
Theologian
Depart from evil, and do good — This is the sum of all that is said in the psalm; the great lesson taught and reinforced by all the…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 37:26–27
19th Century
Preacher
He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed.
Depart from evil, —
Do not remain near it, do not even l…
John Calvin
On Psalms 37:27
16th Century
Theologian
Depart from evil, and do good. In this verse David argues that, in order to obtain the blessedness he has spoken about, we must abstain fr…
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John Gill
On Psalms 37:27
17th Century
Pastor
Depart from evil, and do good
Depart from evildoers, and their evil ways; join not with them, nor fret and be enviou…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 37:21–33
17th Century
Minister
The Lord our God requires that we act justly and give everyone what they are owed. It is a great sin for those who are able to deny the payment of …