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Is his attention to and concern for the promotion of the welfare of his creatures, 1Pe_5:7.
1. That God does manifest this care is evident from the blessings we enjoy, the ordinances he has instituted, the promises he has given, and the provision he has made, Psa_84:11. Mat_7:12.
2. This care is entirely free, and unmerited on our part. Gen_32:10. Deu_7:6. Rom_3:23.
3. It is every way extensive, reaching to all his creatures and to all cases. Psa_145:1-21 :
4. It is superior to all human care and attention. He cares for us when others cannot; when others will not care for us; or when we cannot or will not care for ourselves. Psa_142:4-5. Jer_49:11. Psa_41:3.
5. It is not only great, but perpetual. Through all the scenes of live, in death, and for ever. Heb_13:5. Joh_17:9.
See PROVIDENCE.