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

Such are they in our time, that follow after the doctrine¹ against ceremonies, which they should know, but not neglect other more weighty.

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Another point of wisdom is, as to mark those things which belong most especially & generally to all Christians: so to mark and learn those things especially, which most especially concern ourselves, and our state, and condition. Contrary to which are they that when they hear any thing, which is against the sins of others, take hold of that presently▪ but let pass what concerns themselves. Inferiors look to those things, that are rebuked in their superiors: and superiors to those things, that are reproved in their inferiors, not in themselves, which we ought to regard most. As if we feel sluggishness in our¹ selves, we are to mark the doctrine, which may most stir us up: if we feel hardness of heart in our selves, we ought to give ear to the doctrine, which may soften us.

Another point of wisedome is, as to marke those things which belong most especially & generally to all Christians: so to marke and learne those things especially, which most especially concerne ourselues, and our state, and condition. Contrary to which are they that when they heare any thing, which is against the sinnes of others, take hold of that presently▪ but let passe what concernes themselues. Inferiors looke to those things, that are rebuked in their superiors: and superiors to those things, that are reproued in their inferiors, not in themselues, which wee ought to regard most. As if wee feele sluggishnesse in our¹