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An analytical exposition of both the epistles of the Apostle Peter illustratedAn analyticall exposition of both the epistles of the Apostle Peter illustrated
An analytical exposition of both the epistles of the Apostle Peter illustrated by doctrines out of every text and applied by their uses for a further progress in holiness / by ... William Ames ...An analyticall exposition of both the epistles of the Apostle Peter illustrated by doctrines out of every text and applyed by their uses for a further progresse in holinesse / by ... William Ames ...
London: printed by E.G. for John Rothwell, 1641London: printed by E.G. for Iohn Rothwell, 1641
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This is gathered from the same verse. Now by constraint is meant that forcing which proceeds from outward things, whereby a man performs the part of a Minister in some sort, either to avoid poverty, or disgrace and infamy, or the censure of others.
This is gathered from the same verse. Now by constraint is meant that forcing which proceeds from outward things, whereby a man performes the part of a Minister in some sort, either to avoid poverty, or disgrace and infamy, or the censure of others.
Reason 1. Because that which is done by constraint, comes not from the heart as from an inward principle, nor from the Spirit sanctifying; and therefore it is not a duty pleasing and acceptable unto God.
2. Because that which comes not from the heart, and is not done willingly is done only perfunctorily and for fashion sake, not with that diligence and care which God requires.
3. Because that which proceeds not from the heart and the deerest affection of the soul, doth not usually work upon other mens minds, and therefore is not effectual to the edification of the Church, which is the end of the Ministry.