A25294:1204
The substance of Christian religion, or, A plain and easy draught of the Christian…The substance of Christian religion, or, A plain and easie draught of the Christian…
The substance of Christian religion, or, A plain and easy draught of the Christian catechism in LII lectures on chosen texts of Scripture, for each Lords-day of the year, learnedly and perspicuously illustrated with doctrines, reasons, and uses / by that reverend and worthy labourer in the Lord's vineyard, William Ames ...The substance of Christian religion, or, A plain and easie draught of the Christian catechisme in LII lectures on chosen texts of Scripture, for each Lords-day of the year, learnedly and perspicuously illustrated with doctrines, reasons, and uses / by that reverend and worthy laborer in the Lord's vineyard, William Ames ...
London: printed by T. Mabb for Thomas Davies, 1659
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It is gathered from the words of the Commandment; because that first lusting after any thing, that is our neighbours, is expressly condemned; and all other inordinate motions are of the same kind.
It is gathered from the words of the Commanment; because that first lusting after any thing, that is our neighbours, is expresly condemned; and all other inordinate motions are of the same kinde.
Reas. 1 Because such motions are contrary to the perfection of Gods Image, which we are every where bound to keep entire in our selves, as much as is possible.
Reas. 1 Because such motions are contrary to the perfection of Gods Image, which we are every where bound to keep intire in our selves, as much as is possible.
Reas. 2. Because such motions are contrary to charity, whereby we ought to love God with our whole hearts, and our Neighbour as our selves▪ For if this charity were perfect in us, no place would be left in us for such motions of affections either against God, or against our Neighbour.