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Observe here, 1. A glorious privilege proclaimed, the being the Sons of God.
2. A description of the persons to whom that privilege doth belong, they are such as are led by the spirit of God.
Learn, 1. That the Holy Spirit of God doth perform the office of a guide and leader to all the children of God, he gives life and motion to them, by infusing gracious habits, (Eze_36:26). by exiting the soul to act suitably thereunto, and by assisting it in acting; he gives directions and guidance to them, he directs their actions, by enlightening their understandings, by guiding their inclinations, by influencing and inclining their wills; and where he guides, he governs. A general that leads an army, orders its motions and marches; as Christ was, so the Holy Spirit is, a leader and commander to the people.
Learn, 2. That such as are thus led by the Spirit of God, may know and conclude themselves to be the sons of God, because holiness is a certain evidence of adoption. Such as are led by God's Spirit, are undoubtedly God's children; and such as are not his children, refuse to be led by his Spirit, but live under the uncontrolled activity of their own.