A plain and familiar exposition of the eleventh and twelfth chapters of the Proverbs…A plaine and familiar exposition of the eleuenth and twelfth chapters of the Prouerbes…

Reasons. 1 First, his word in many places doth command both, and that equally, and no where doth dispense with the want of either.

Reasons. 1 First, his word in many places doth commaund both, and that equally, and no where doth dispence with the want of either.

Secondly, his spirit doth infuse both, and that inseparably, and maketh every man that hath attained to the one to be able to use the other. That which S. John setteth down in a more general manner doth strongly confirm this particular point. If any man sin not in word, he is a perfect man and able to bridle all the body. His meaning is not that some be absolute without sin in word, and perfect, without infirmity in goodness: but that many be gracious without sinfulness, though they have their slips, in speeches: and sincere, without wickedness, though they have their frailties, in behaviour.

Secondly, his spirit doth infuse both, and that inseparablie, and maketh euery man that hath attained to the one to be able to vse the other. That which S. Iohn setteth downe in a more generall manner doth strongly confirme this particular point. If anie man sinne not in word, he is a perfect man and able to bridle all the bodie. His meaning is not that some bee absolute without sinne in word, and perfect, without infirmitie in goodnes: but that many be gracious without sinfulnesse, though they haue their slips, in speeches: and sincere, without wickednes, though they haue their frailties, in behauiour.

Thirdly, both are infallible, and essential fruits of regeneration: and the Apostle doth persuade us thereby to declare our selves to be of the number of the saints, and faithful, saying; Cast off lying, and let him that stole, steal no more,