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

Here then we see the abominableness of the works of super-errogation, that a man can go beyond the performance of the commandments of God, whereas none is able to perform the least aright, this is a detestable thing.

Heere then wee see the abhominablenesse of the workes of super-errogation, that a man can go beyond the performance of the commandements of God, whereas none is able to performe the least aright, this is a detestable thing.

Question. 2 Another objection, It is of humility to crouch to these ceremonies, and is it not a good thing to be humble?

Question. 2 Another obiection, It is of humility to crouch to these ceremonies, and is it not a good thing to be humble?

Answer. Answer. But every humility is not commendable, for. 2. Kings. 16. 7. Achaz as wretched a King as ever was, when as the King of Israel, and the. 10. Tribes came against him, sendeth to Tyglath Pelazer, saying to him: Thy son and servant, whereas he was a King as good as the other, and in regard of the profession of God, should have gone before all other: In Isaiah. 57. 9. it was said to the Jews, Thou didst humble thy self unto the grave: Whereas they should have humbled themselves to God alone: So in Isaiah. 2. 8. 9. it is said: The people of Israel humbled themselves and crouched to the Idols, which is an abominable humility and baseness, and a pride in that they rise up against Gods commandment.