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

But if we be only justified by faith, why are we rewarded according to works? works are of two sorts; Intrinseca or Infusa; such as God works in us: these are here virtues, Theological or moral; as Patience, &c. Extrinseca or Acquisita; these we draw out of the former, or rather God out of us. The former are as the principal, these the interest. Now God doth not so much call us to account for that he gives us, but for the employment and increase of it that should be made to his use. Therefore he that buried his talent, was condemned, though he had it. The other were rewarded, not because they had their talents, but because they had employed them, and gained by them. One came with Domine, ecce tuum; yet he was answered with, Cast that unprofitable servant into utter darkness. But the other, Lord behold, thy five talents have gotten five moe? then; Euge bonè, well done good and faithful servant; Enter thou into the joy of thy Lord. God calls him faithful; because he used his Faith to the producing of good works. So Matth. 25. not according to the internal habit of virtues or vices; but according to the works proceeding from them, is the reward bestowed. Christ says not, you have believed, but you have done; come ye blessed.

But if we be onely justified by faith, why are we rewarded according to workes? workes are of two sorts; Intrinseca or Infusa; such as God workes in us: these are here vertues, Theologicall or morall; as Patience, &c. Extrinseca or Acquisita; these we draw out of the former, or rather God out of us. The former are as the principall, these the interest. Now God doth not so much call us to account for that he gives us, but for the employment and encrease of it that should bee made to his use. Therefore he that buried his talent, was condemned, though he had it. The other were rewarded, not because they had their talents, but because they had imployed them, and gained by them. One came with Domine, ecce tuum; yet he was answered with, Cast that unprofitable servant into utter darkenesse. But the other, Lord behold, thy five talents have gotten five moe? then; Euge bonè, well done good and faithfull servant; Enter thou into the joy of thy Lord. God calls him faithfull; because he used his Faith to the producing of good workes. So Matth. 25. not according to the internall habite of vertues or vices; but according to the workes proceeding from them, is the reward bestowed. Christ saies not, you have beleeved, but you have done; come ye blessed.