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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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Use 1. This may serve to admonish all Christians, to abstain from reproachings and evil speakings. For there is none that dares affirm that it is lawful for him to despise his brother.
Vse 1. This may serve to admonish all Christians, to abstaine from reproachings and evill speakings. For there is none that dares affirme that it is lawfull for him to despise his brother.
2. To admonish us, to beware of pride and the contempt of others, if we would not break forth into such sins, that are so unworthy of a Christian man.
Quest. Here ariseth a question, Whether we may not sometimes reprove the sins of men somewhat sharply?
Answ. That this is lawful is proved by the approved practise of the Prophets, Apostles, and of Christ himself also; but with these cautions. 1 That the sin which we reprove be manifest. 2 That the check be so directed, that it be done to the sin rather then to the man. 3. That there be together with it a manifestation of our charity. 4 That we be not moved unto this vehemency chiefly by our own private injuries, but by the zeal that we bear unto the glory of God and the salvation of others.