A26892:1827
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
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§. 5. 2. We must in charity and condescension and meekness of behaviour seek to please all men in order to their salvation: We must so thirst for the conversion of sinners, that we must become all things (lawful) to all men that we may win them. We must not stand upon our terms, and1 keep at a distance from them, but condescend to the lowest, and bear the infirmities of the weak, and in things indifferent not take the course that pleaseth our selves; but that which by pleasing him may edify our weak brother: We must forbear and forgive, and part with our right, and deny our selves the use of our Christian liberty, were it as long as we live, if it be necessary to the saving of our brethren's souls, by removing the offence which hindereth them by prejudice. We m•st not seek our own carnal ends, but the benefit of others, and do them all the good we can.
§. 5. 2. We must in charity and condescension and meekness of behaviour seek to please all men in order to their salvation: We must so thirst for the conversion of sinners, that we must become all things (lawful) to all men that we may win them. We must not stand upon our terms, and1 keep at a distance from them, but condescend to the lowest, and bear the infirmities of the weak, and in things indifferent not take the course that pleaseth our selves; but that which by pleasing him may edifie our weak brother: We must forbear and forgive, and part with our right, and deny our selves the use of our Christian liberty, were it as long as we live, if it be necessary to the saving of our brethrens souls, by removing the offence which hindereth them by prejudice. We m•st not seek our own carnal ends, but the benefit of others, and do them all the good we can.