A26892:8514
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.
§. 26. Direct. 4. To be well acquainted with the methods of Satan, and the way of particular temptations, 1is a great help against your scandalizing others. He that seeth the Devil as the principal in each temptation, and knoweth in what manner he engageth his instruments to carry on his work, and whither all this tendeth at the last, will scarce be willing to serve such a master in so bad a work. Remember that scandalizers and tempters of others, and hinderers of mens salvation, are the servants of the Devil, and are executing his malice for the damnation of their brethren's souls. And what reward can they expect for such a work from such a master? The Devil useth them but as men do Ferrets, whose mouths are sealed because they must not partake of the prey; but only bring it to their masters hand. Live in a constant watchful resistance of temptations your selves, and you will have no mind to the drudgery of tempting others.
§. 26. Direct. 4. To be well acquainted with the methods of Satan, and the way of particular temptations, 1is a great help against your scandalizing others. He that seeth the Devil as the principal in each temptation, and knoweth in what manner he engageth his instruments to carry on his work, and whither all this tendeth at the last, will scarce be willing to serve such a master in so bad a work. Remember that scandalizers and tempters of others, and hinderers of mens salvation, are the servants of the Devil, and are executing his malice for the damnation of their brethrens souls. And what reward can they expect for such a work from such a master? The Devil useth them but as men do Ferrets, whose mouths are sealed because they must not partake of the prey; but only bring it to their masters hand. Live in a constant watchful resistance of temptations your selves, and you will have no mind to the drudgery of tempting others.
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