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The returning backslider, or, A commentary upon the whole XIIII. chapter of the prophecy…The returning backslider, or, A commentarie upon the whole XIIII. chapter of the prophecy…
The returning backslider, or, A commentary upon the whole XIIII. chapter of the prophecy of the prophet Hosea Wherein is showed the large extent of Gods free mercy, even unto the most miserable forlorn and wretched sinners that may be, upon their humiliation and repentance. Preached by that learned and judicious divine, Dr. Sibbs, late preacher to the honourable society of Gray's Inn, and master of Katherine Hall in Cambridge. Published by his own permission before his death.The returning backslider, or, A commentarie upon the whole XIIII. chapter of the prophecy of the prophet Hosea Wherein is shewed the large extent of Gods free mercy, even unto the most miserable forlorne and wretched sinners that may be, upon their humiliation and repentance. Preached by that learned and judicious divine, Dr. Sibbs, late preacher to the honourable society of Grayes Inne, and master of Katherine Hall in Cambridge. Published by his owne permission before his death.
London: printed by George for George Edwards, 1639
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Further,1 there is another sort of Idolatry Christians are subject unto, to set up somewhat in their hearts higher then God, there is no man without grace but he doth so until his conversion. Nay, when a man is converted, he is prone to this, to Idolize and set up something above that which should be in the heart.2 Hereupon Paul calleth Covetousness Idolatry: because a covetous man placeth those affections upon his own wealth, which should dwell in God:3 for he saith to the wedge of gold, thou art my confidence; thinking his wealth shall bear him out in any ill cause whatsoever. And then again, that time which he should spend in thinking of God and of a better life, he burieth those thoughts in his muck and wealth, toiling and moiling in the world, when he should serve God.4 Thus the covetous man is an Idolater.
Further,1 there is another sort of Idolatry Christians are subject unto, to set up somewhat in their hearts higher then God, there is no man without grace but he doth so untill his conversion. Nay, when a man is converted, he is prone to this, to Idolize and set up something above that which should bee in the heart.2 Hereupon Paul calleth Covetousnesse Idolatry: because a covetous man placeth those affections upon his owne wealth, which should dwell in God:3 for he saith to the wedge of gold, thou art my confidence; thinking his wealth shall beare him out in any ill cause whatsoever. And then againe, that time which hee should spend in thinking of God and of a better life, he burieth those thoughts in his mucke and wealth, toyling and moyling in the world, when he should serve God.4 Thus the covetous man is an Idolater.