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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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Doct. 5. God resisteth the proud.
Reason 1. Because the proud resist the will of God.
2. Because they seek unfitting things, or at least not after a due manner.
2. Because they seeke unfitting things, or at least not after a due manner.
3. Because whatsoever proceeds from pride, turns to the dishonour of God, to whom all subjection is due.
3. Because whatsoever proceeds from pride, turnes to the dishonour of God, to whom all subjection is due.
Use. This may serve to condemn proud men.