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Forgetting Fuels Disobedience
Commentators agree that Israel's failure to keep God's covenant stemmed directly from forgetting His mighty works. Matthew Henry states it as a principle: "Forgetfulness of God's works is the cause of disobedience to His laws." Remembering God's past faithfulness and miraculous provision is presented as the essential foundation for present obedience.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 78:11
18th Century
Theologian
And forgat his works - The works which he had performed in behalf of the nation. These works are referred to in the verses followin…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 78:10–16
19th Century
Preacher
They kept not the covenant of God, and refused to walk in his law; and forgat his works, and his wonders that he had shewed them. Marvellous th…
John Calvin
On Psalms 78:11
16th Century
Theologian
And they forgot his works. This shameful impiety is portrayed here as originating in ingratitude, since they wickedly buried and took no a…
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John Gill
On Psalms 78:11
17th Century
Pastor
And forgat his works, and his wonders That is, his wonderful works, the miracles he wrought in their favour, and for thei…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 78:9–39
17th Century
Minister
Sin dispirits people and takes away their courage. Forgetfulness of God's works is the cause of disobedience to His laws. This narrative relates a …