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God's Silence Isn't Approval
Commentators unanimously warn against misinterpreting God's patience. When God "keeps silence" in the face of sin, it is an act of forbearance meant to lead to repentance, not a sign of His approval or indifference. As Charles Spurgeon notes, it is an "impudent interpretation" for a sinner to assume God's silence means He condones their actions. This verse is a powerful reminder that God's patience has a limit and a purpose.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 50:21
18th Century
Theologian
These things you have done, and I kept silence – Compare the notes at (Isaiah 18:4). The meaning is that while they did…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 50:21
19th Century
Bishop
The forbearance of God (intended to give room for repentance, Romans 2:4) is misconstrued. Men come to think the Divine Being as indiffe…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 50:21
19th Century
Preacher
Thou thoughtest that I was altogether such an one as thyself: but I will reprove thee, and set them in order before thine eyes.
"I …
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John Calvin
On Psalms 50:21
16th Century
Theologian
These things hast thou done. Hypocrites, until they feel the hand of God against them, are ever ready to surrender themselves to a state o…
John Gill
On Psalms 50:21
17th Century
Pastor
These things you have done
"These evil works", as the Targum; which they had done over and over again without remors…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 50:16–23
17th Century
Minister
Hypocrisy is wickedness, which God will judge. And it is too common for those who declare the Lord's statutes to others to live in disobedience to …