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The Christians two chief lessons viz. self-denial, and self-trial. As also the privilege of…The Christians tvvo chiefe lessons viz. selfe-deniall, and selfe-tryall. As also the priviledge of…
The Christians two chief lessons viz. self-denial, and self-trial. As also the privilege of adoption and trial thereof. In three treatises on the texts following: viz. Matt. 16.24. 2 Cor. 13.5. John 1.12,13. By T.H.The Christians tvvo chiefe lessons viz. selfe-deniall, and selfe-tryall. As also the priviledge of adoption and triall thereof. In three treatises on the texts following: viz. Matt. 16.24. 2 Cor. 13.5. Iohn 1.12,13. By T.H.
London: printed by T. Badger for P. Stephens and C. Meredith, 1640
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Thirdly, the Scripture doth plainly lead us from the applause of men in the trial of our estates, and seeks to draw us to a searching into our own hearts, Gal. 6.4.1 Let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself, and not in another: this made Saint Paul so lightly esteem the judgement of men touching his estate before God, 1 Cor. 4.3.2 I pass very little to be judged of you, or of mans judgement: that is his commendation, that God accepts of him: his praise is not from men, but from God, Rom. 2.29.3
Thirdly, the Scripture doth plainely leade us from the applause of men in the tryall of our estates, and seekes to draw us to a searching into our owne hearts, Gal. 6.4.1 Let every man prove his owne worke, and then shall he have rejoycing in himselfe, and not in another: this made Saint Paul so lightly esteeme the judgement of men touching his estate before God, 1 Cor. 4.3.2 I passe very little to be judged of you, or of mans judgement: that is his commendation, that God accepts of him: his praise is not from men, but from God, Rom. 2.29.3