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This verse is taken from:
Matthew 22. 11-14
“search the scriptures” John 5:39
It is significant that before the celebrations commenced, for it is inconceivable that they could commence without the host being present, there is an ejection of those who are not suitably attired. As indicated in yesterday’s study, this exclusion will take place prior to the establishment of the Lord’s earthly kingdom.
The company gathered by the servants included both ‘bad and good’. The Lord had previously taught that ‘there is none good but one, that is, God’, Matt. 19. 17. It must be, therefore, that these who are described as being ‘good’ will be made so by a work of God. These are those that will be saved in response to the preaching of the gospel of the kingdom, after the rapture of the church. Conversely, those who are described as ‘bad’ are those who will not be subject to a transforming work of God in their lives.
There is an indication in the words used that the absence of a wedding garment was not accidental. When we are told he ‘had not on a wedding garment’, it is an observation of a fact. When the man is challenged as to ‘not having a wedding garment’ there is implied a certain wilful determination. He hoped to enjoy the hospitality without respecting the host’s requirements.
The picture of the man rendered speechless is a vivid portrayal of one exposed as being wholly inadequate. It will be a most dreadful experience for those who will be ‘without excuse’, Rom. 1. 20. Such will be the lot of all those ‘whose righteousnesses are as filthy rags’, Isa. 64. 6.
The figure of garments, employed here to denote the basis of acceptance in a future day, is used in James chapter 2 verses 1-9 to teach the opposite truth for the church era. James expressly instructs us not to show respect, or disrespect, to persons based upon their clothing.
However, there is a common underlying principle. The God who does not show partiality in executing judgement, for His righteous standards are unwavering, does not expect His people to show partiality in preferring one above another.
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