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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. 4. We should have a singular care to lay aside those vices, that are contrary to those duties, to which we are in a special manner called; and to that disposition, which is especially required in Christians, that they may profit by the word of God.
Doct. 4. We should have a singular care to lay aside those vices, that are contrary to those duties, to which we are in a speciall manner called; and to that disposition, which is especially required in Christians, that they may profit by the word of God.
This is gathered hence, that the Apostle, when in the last place, he had exhorted unto unfeigned love of the brethren at the 21. verse of the former Chapter, doth here mark out those vices, that are most of all contrary to this love; & when he would commend the simplicity of infants, as a disposition requisite to receive the word of God with profit, he casts aside those vices which are directly opposed to that simplicity.
This is gathered herence, that the Apostle, when in the last place, he had exhorted unto unfained love of the brethren at the 21. verse of the former Chapter, doth here marke out those vices, that are most of all contrary to this love; & when he would commend the simplicitie of infants, as a disposition requisite to receive the word of God with profit, he casts aside those vices which are directly opposed to that simplicity.
Doct. 5. To make a good use of the word, besides the laying aside of those evil affections, that we speak of before, it is required that we should stir up that good affection in our hearts, which is called appetite or desire.
Doct. 5. To make a good use of the word, besides the laying aside of those evill affections, that we speake of before, it is required that we should stirre up that good affection in our hearts, which is called appetite or desire.