0245. 242. Contempt

242. Contempt

Contempt is the act of derision against another, to the depreciation of that one, and self-inflation at the expense of the contemptuous one.

1. Sneer of contempt. Satan’s word to Eve: “Yea, hath God said?” (Gen_3:1).

2. Pride of contempt. Goliath’s taunt to David—1Sa_17:42, 1Sa_17:43.

3. Self-righteousness of contempt. The Pharisee’s reflection on the publican—Luk_18:11.

4. Ridicule of contempt. Young men’s mockery of Elisha—2Ki_2:23, R.V.

5. Aloofness of contempt. Pharisees and Scribes objecting to Christ receiving sinners—Luk_15:2; Luk_19:7.

6. Mistake of contempt. Corinthians’ reference to Paul’s infirmities—2Co_10:10; 2Co_11:12.

7. Unbelief of contempt. The passers-by at the Cross—Mat_27:40.

By: DR. F. E. MARSH