Our text speaks of great men. They know God . Notice how they know God. They know God in faith Repentant sinners come to God through faith in Jesus Christ. The great doers of history have always been men of faith.
Strong convictions precede great actions.
When outward strength is broken, faith rests on the promises. In the midst of sorrow, faith draws the sting out of every trouble and takes out the bitterness from every affliction. B. God's values are eternal and spiritual. The man who puts God's business above all other business. The man who brings his children to church rather than sending them.