A26892:8097
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.
Part 4 › Chapter 3: Directions for Subjects concerning their duty to their Rulers.
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.
§. 78. Obj. 6. These Atheists or Infidels also do spit their venom against Christianity and Godliness it 1self, and would make Princes believe that the principles of it are contrary to their interest, and to Government and peace: And they fetch their cavils, 1. From the Scriptures contemptuous expressions of worldly wealth and greatness. 2. From its prohibition of revenge and maintaining our own right. 3. From the setting it above all humane Laws: and by its authority and obscurity filling the minds of men with scrupulosity. 4. From the divisions which Religion occasioneth in the world: and 5. From the testimonies of the several sects against each other. I shall answer them particularly, though but briefly.
§. 78. Obj. 6. These Atheists or Infidels also do spit their venome against Christianity and Godliness it 1self, and would make Princes believe that the principles of it are contrary to their interest, and to Government and peace: And they fetch their cavils, 1. From the Scriptures contemptuous expressions of worldly wealth and greatness. 2. From its prohibition of revenge and maintaining our own right. 3. From the setting it above all humane Laws: and by its authority and obscurity filling the minds of men with scrupulosity. 4. From the divisions which Religion occasioneth in the world: and 5. From the testimonies of the several sects against each other. I shall answer them particularly, though but briefly.
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