Verse 8— Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Like the former, this is a most urgent exhortation. The duty is plainly and strongly stated. Draw nigh to God. How? In the way he has so plainly and explicitly indicated in his blessed Word. Should I obey this injunc­tion to draw nigh to God, what will be the result to me? God will draw nigh to you to pardon and to bless. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners. The allusion to the tabernacle service was well under­stood by the Jews. Purify your hearts, ye double-minded. The worship and service of God must be whole-hearted, must be in spirit and in truth. None other service is accept­able to God.