An analytical exposition of both the epistles of the Apostle Peter illustratedAn analyticall exposition of both the epistles of the Apostle Peter illustrated

2. Because this is to be overcome of evil. Rom. 12. 21.

2. Because this is to be overcome of evill. Rom. 12. 21.

3. Because this derogates from Gods fidelity, and takes that, which belongs unto him, out of his hands, Rom. 12. 19. Prov. 22. 23.

Use. This may serve to reprove those men, that are easily provoked, and when they are provoked by any injury, think that they may do any thing, and so give themselves liberty to exercise all kind of revenge: and that they do not this from the hatred of sin, but from too much love of themselves, it doth sufficiently appear by this, that when more heinous and grievous offences are committed against God, ⟨p. 75⟩and the same wrongs done unto others; they can hear it and behold it, and never be troubled at it.

Vse. This may serve to reprove those men, that are easily provoked, and when they are provoked by any injury, thinke that they may doe any thing, and so give themselves liberty to exercise all kind of revenge: and that they doe not this from the hatred of sinne, but from too much love of themselves, it doth sufficiently appeare by this, that when more hainous and grievous offences are committed against God, ⟨p. 75⟩