John Gill's Exposition on James 4:3

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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Ye ask, and receive not, etc.] Some there were that did ask of God the blessings of his goodness and providence, and yet these were not bestowed on them; the reason was, because ye ask amiss; not in the faith of a divine promise; nor with thankfulness for past mercies; nor with submission to the will of God; nor with a right end, to do good to others, and to make use of what might be bestowed, for the honour of God, and the interest of Christ: but that ye may consume it upon your lusts; indulge to intemperance and luxury; as the man that had much goods laid up for many years did, to the neglect of his own soul, (<421219>Luke 12:19) or the rich man, who spent all upon his back and his belly, and took no notice of Lazarus at his gate; (<421619>Luke 16:19).

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