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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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Verse 13. And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness, as they that count it pleasure to riot in the day time: spots they are and blemishes, sporting themselves with their own deceivings while they feast with you: Verse 14. Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin, beguiling unstable souls; an heart they have exercised with covetous practises, cursed children.
Verse 13. And shall receive the reward of unrighteousnesse, as they that count it pleasure to riot in the day time: spots they are and blemishes, sporting themselves with their own deceivings while they feast with you: Verse 14. Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin, beguiling unstable soules; an heart they have exercised with covetous practises, cursed children.
The Analysis.
After that description of these men, which was set down in the three fore-going verses, here in the beginning of this 13 verse, is again repeated that just punishment which they must expect. they shall receive the reward of unrighteousness. Then he makes a new description of the same men, that they might wax the more fierce if it were possible. And he describes them by three chief vices, 1 By the luxury, whereunto they gave their minds. 2 By then uncleanness, 3 By their covetousness. Their luxury is set forth and aggravated, 1 By the adjunct of pleasure. 2 By the adjunct of time, that it was in the day time. 3 By the effect, that they did by this means, as spots and blemishes, defile not only themselves, but also those with whom they were conversant. Of which effect also he shows the cause in another effect, that deceiving was joined with this luxury. Their uncleanness is described, 1 By the helping causes or instruments, in these words: Having eyes full of adultery. 2 By the adjunct of constancy, because they cannot cease from sin. 3 By the effect, beguiling unstable souls. Their covetousness is explained, 1 By the primary subject of it, in these words, the heart, there it was seated. 2 By the adjunct of custom, in these words, A heart ex-excised. Last of all, the end and sum of this description is expressed, that they are accursed children.