Therefore they say unto God, Depart from us; for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways. They say unto God - This is the language of their conduct, though not directly of their lips.
Depart from us - Let us alone; we do not trouble thee. Thy ways are painful; we do not like cross-bearing. Thy ways are spiritual; we wish to live after the flesh. We have learned to do our own will; we do not wish to study thine.