A26892:1427
A Christian Directory
A Christian directory, or, A sum of practical theology and cases of conscience directing Christians how to use their knowledge and faith, how to improve all helps and means, and to perform all duties, how to overcome temptations, and to escape or mortify every sin : in four parts ... / by Richard Baxter.A Christian directory, or, A summ of practical theologie and cases of conscience directing Christians how to use their knowledge and faith, how to improve all helps and means, and to perform all duties, how to overcome temptations, and to escape or mortifie every sin : in four parts ... / by Richard Baxter.
London: printed by Robert White for Nevill Simmons, 1673
Title page typeset from the transcription.
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
§. 18. Direct. 16. Labour by self-examination, deliberately managed under the direction of an able 1spiritual Guide, to settle your souls in the well-grounded persuasion of your special interest in God and Heaven: And then suffer not Satan by his troublesome importunity, to renew your doubts, or molest your peace. An Orderly well-guided diligent self-examination, may quickly do much to show you your condition: And if you are convinced that the truth of Grace is in you, let not fears and suspicion go for reason, and cause you to deny that which you cannot without the gainsaying of your Consciences deny. You see not the design of the Devil in all this: His business is by making you fear that you have no interest in God, to destroy your Delight in him and in his service: And next that, to make you through weariness forsake him; and either despair or turn to sensual delights. Foresee and prevent these designs of Satan, and suffer him not at his pleasure to raise new storms of fears and troubles, and draw you to deny your Fathers mercies, or to suspect his proved love.
§. 18. Direct. 16. Labour by self-examination, deliberately managed under the direction of an able 1spiritual Guide, to settle your souls in the well-grounded perswasion of your special interest in God and Heaven: And then suffer not Satan by his troublesome importunity, to renew your doubts, or molest your peace. An Orderly well-guided diligent self-examination, may quickly do much to shew you your condition: And if you are convinced that the truth of Grace is in you, let not fears and suspicion go for reason, and cause you to deny that which you cannot without the gainsaying of your Consciences deny. You see not the design of the Devil in all this: His business is by making you fear that you have no interest in God, to destroy your Delight in him and in his service: And next that, to make you through weariness forsake him; and either despair or turn to sensual delights. Foresee and prevent these designs of Satan, and suffer him not at his pleasure to raise new storms of fears and troubles, and draw you to deny your Fathers mercies, or to suspect his proved love.
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