Why are we so apt to be captivated by the gewgaws of the world?

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(Letters of John Newton)

Why are we so apt to be captivated by the gewgaws of the world--but because we are so faintly impressed with a real sense of the excellence of Jesus?

"Yes, He is altogether lovely! This is my Beloved--and this is my Friend!" Song of Songs 5:16

(Editor's note: A gewgaw is defined as a showy trifle; a pretty thing of little worth; a toy; a bauble; a splendid plaything, etc.)

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