The whole-armour of GodThe vvhole-armor of God

The care which the Apostle hath to direct them unto the fountain of strength, the Lord, even then when especially he urgeth them to arm themselves, argueth that without continual strength supplied unto them from the Lord, they are not able to stand of themselves against the assaults of their enemies.

The care which the Apostle hath to direct them vnto the fountaine of strength, the Lord, euen then when especially hee vrgeth them to arme themselues, argueth that without continuall strength supplied vnto them from the Lord, they are not able to stand of themselues against the assaults of their enemies.

Libertines fall into another extreme,¹ they, to pamper their flesh, and pursue their carnal delights, so refer all to the work and power of God, that they are altogether⟨p. 31⟩ careless in using any means themselves, upon conceit that God is able of himself to save them, and that when God pleaseth he will save them, do they in the mean time what they list. But fondly they argue from Gods power, who neglect the means which God hath appointed and revealed, wherein and whereby he will manifest his power. ^aHis revealed will is the ground of our faith and obedience: if we follow the direction of it, then may we safely trust unto the power of God; otherwise in attributing all to the grace of God, we abuse it, and^b turn it into want onnesse. Were it not necessary for us to do what God enableth us to do, as well as trust to the power of Gods might, the Apostle needed not have been thus careful in stirring us up to arm our selves.

Libertines fall into another extreame,¹