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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
Letter 1 › Chapter 2 › Verse 11-12 › The Doctrines arising herehence.
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2. Because the true honour and honesty of a man consists in that spiritual victory which he hath over himself.
2. Because the true honour and honesty of a man consists in that spirituall victory which he hath over himselfe.
3. Because by overcoming the lusts of the flesh, the way is made easy to all virtues and good duties.
3. Because by overcomming the lusts of the flesh, the way is made easie to all vertues and good duties.
Use 1. This may serve to refute and reprove those men, that seek for honour and dignity by pampering the flesh, & obeying the lusts thereof.
Vse 1. This may serve to refute and reprove those men, that seeke for honour and dignity by pampering the flesh, & obeying the lusts thereof.
2. To exhort us, cheerfully to oppose our selves against the lusts of the flesh, for this very cause, because it is a most honest thing.