A commentary or, exposition upon the divine second epistle general, writtenA commentary or, exposition vpon the diuine second epistle generall, written

1 The greediness of the ungodly to sin, that they scarce tarry for temptation. Eph. 4.19. They are past feeling, (sick without sense) and have given themselves (without hire, or pay, or compulsion, but by a deed of gift) (not only to think, but) to work (not a light kind of immodesty, but) uncleanness (not some little, but) all uncleanness (not with indifferent appetite, or some forward disposition, capable of dissuasion, but) with unsatiable and desperate greediness. The Apostle sets down here two especial marks of their self violence. 1. They have given themselves: not ravished as Tamar, but they have prostituted their own souls, like that impudent strumpet, that sits at the door, and calls in passengers, Prov. 9.14. So Ahab sold himself to work wickedness; he had no hire. I remember Davids lamentation over slain Abner, 2 Sam. 3.33. How dyed Abner? how? His hands were not bound, nor his feet tied with fetters of brass; yet he fell down at the feet of the conqueror: yesterday a man, to day a corps. No body compelled these, no body forced them; but their own will was their own overthrow, their own following their own undoing, and the battle is fought between them and themselves. 2. With greediness: they follow as the iron adamant, by a natural and hidden propensity: or, as a Lacquay follows his Lord, and hath no course of his own, but which way his master pleaseth. To be sure of not being behind, they will be before: or, as a dog follows his master through foul or fair, thick or thin, whether North or South; which way soever he doubles his point; howling and questing if he be at a loss. O•, more properly according to the phrase here; as Scholars following their Master, novices their Superiors; subjected to their doctrine and discipline, without questioning what they learn, or, why they suffer. Marching like Jehu the son of Nimshi, driving as if they were mad, 2 King. 9.20. Hastening as a bird to the snare, or a ⟨p. 430⟩fool to the stocks: as if they had fire at their heels, like Samsons foxes; where•• indeed the fire is before their faces: they run not from it, but unto it.