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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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Reason 1. Because, as in all things that are of any moment, there is always required some preparing of the subject, for example, as in husbandry, ploughing and harrowing of the ground: so and much more also is it required that we should prepare our hearts to receive the word of God with benefit, Jerem. 4. 3, 4. Now there can be no fitter preparation, then by sincerity to lay aside all those things, that are contrary to the word, and hinder the efficacy thereof.
Reason 1. Because, as in all things that are of any moment, there is alwayes required some preparing of the subject, for example, as in husbandry, plowing and harrowing of the ground: so and much more also is it required that we should prepare our hearts to receive the word of God with benefit, Ierem. 4. 3, 4. Now there can be no fitter preparation, then by sincerity to lay aside all those things, that are contrary to the word, and hinder the efficacy thereof.
2. Because the word of God is sincere, and therefore it requires sincerity in those that receive it, 1 Epist. c. 2. v. 2.
3. Because without sincerity nothing at all is done aright. For sincerity is the common affection of obedience.