A26892:8491
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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§. 8. 2. Scandal is that which tendeth to another's fall, either directly or indirectly, immediately or remotely! The former may easily be foreseen; but the latter requireth a large foreseeing comparing understanding: Yet this kind of scandal also must be avoided; and wise men that would not undo mens souls while they think no harm, must look far before them, and foresee what is like to be the consequent of their actions at the greatest distance and at many removes.
§. 8. 2. Scandal is that which tendeth to anothers fall, either directly or indirectly, immediately or remotely! The former may easily be foreseen; but the latter requireth a large foreseeing comparing understanding: Yet this kind of scandal also must be avoided; and wise men that would not undo mens souls while they think no harm, must look far before them, and foresee what is like to be the consequent of their actions at the greatest distance and at many removes.
3. Scandals also are Aptitudinal or Actual: Many things are Apt to Tempt, and occasion the ruin of another; which yet never attain so bad an end, because God disappointeth them: But that is no thanks to them that give the scandal.
3. Scandals also are Aptitudinal or Actual: Many things are Apt to Tempt, and occasion the ruine of another; which yet never attain so bad an end, because God disappointeth them: But that is no thanks to them that give the scandal.
§. 9. 4. Scandal also as to the Means of it, is of several sorts. 1. By Doctrine; 2. By persuasion; 3. By alluring Promises; 4. By Threats; 5. By Violence; 6. By Gifts; 7. By Example; 8. By Omission of duties, and by silence: By all these ways you may scandalize.
§. 9. 4. Scandal also as to the Means of it, is of several sorts. 1. By Doctrine; 2. By perswasion; 3. By alluring Promises; 4. By Threats; 5. By Violence; 6. By Gifts; 7. By Example; 8. By Omission of duties, and by silence: By all these wayes you may scandalize.