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A commentary upon the epistle of Saint Paul written to the Colossians. PreachedA commentary vpon the epistle of Saint Paule written to the Colossians. Preached
A commentary upon the epistle of Saint Paul written to the Colossians. Preached by Thomas Cartwright, and now published for the further use of the Church of GodA commentary vpon the epistle of Saint Paule written to the Colossians. Preached by Thomas Cartwright, and now published for the further vse of the Church of God
London: printed by Nicholas Okes, 1612
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
He that hath any possession, or power, never so great, if he have it not by CHRIST, it is none of his, he is an usurper, whatsoever he be. And therefore it condemneth them, that get not their goods with good consciences; Nay though they may come ⟨p. 61⟩to it by their parents, yet having not the testimony of the Spirit of God, that he is the child of God, it is not his. Therefore Pro. 15. Better is a little with the fear of 1God, then great treasure with trouble. And this is the reason that better a little, with Gods fear, because if he be the child of God, that hath it, it is his own, and he may use it: but if he be not, be he never so wealthy, he shall answer the Lord for it, and his judgement shall be the greater for it. For if he, that eateth brown bread shall answer for it, if he be wicked, much more shall he that feedeth and fareth of the best, as he abuseth more of Gods blessings, and therefore let them look unto it, that have received any from God.
He that hath any possession, or power, neuer so great, if he haue it not by CHRIST, it is none of his, hee is an vsurper, whatsoeuer he be. And therefore it condemneth them, that get not their goods with good consciences; Nay though they may come ⟨p. 61⟩to it by their parents, yet hauing not the testimony of the Spirit of God, that he is the child of God, it is not his. Therfore Pro. 15. Better is a little with the feare of 1God, then great treasure with trouble. And this is the reason that better a little, with Gods feare, because if he be the child of God, that hath it, it is his owne, and he may vse it: but if he be not, be he neuer so wealthy, he shall answer the Lord for it, and his iudgement shall be the greater for it. For if he, that eateth browne bread shall answer for it, if he be wicked, much more shall he that feedeth and fareth of the best, as he abuseth more of Gods blessings, and therefore let them looke vnto it, that haue receiued any from God.