A26892:8672
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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§. 12. Direct. 12. Seasonable expostulations, putting themselves to judge themselves in their answer, 1hath a convincing and engaging force: As when you show them Scripture, ask them, [Is not this the Word of God? Do you not believe that its true? Do you think he that wrote this, knoweth not better than you or I? &c.]
§. 12. Direct. 12. Seasonable expostulations, putting themselves to judge themselves in their answer, 1hath a convincing and engaging force: As when you shew them Scripture, ask them, [Is not this the Word of God? Do you not believe that its true? Do you think he that wrote this, knoweth not better than you or I? &c.]
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§. 13. Direct. 13. Put them on speedy practice, and prudently engage them to it by their promise. 1As if you speak to a drunkard, draw him to promise you to come no more (at least of so long time,) into an Ale-house? Or not drink Ale or Wine, but by the consent of his Wife, or some sober household friend who may watch over him: Engage the voluptuous, the unchaste, and gamester, to forsake the company which ensnareth them? Engage the ungodly to read the Scripture, to frequent good company, to pray morning and night (with a Book or without, as they are best able): Their promise may bring them to such a present change of practice, as may prepare for more.
§. 13. Direct. 13. Put them on speedy practice, and prudently engage them to it by their promise. 1As if you speak to a drunkard, draw him to promise you to come no more (at least of so long time,) into an Ale-house? Or not drink Ale or Wine, but by the consent of his Wife, or some sober houshold friend who may watch over him: Engage the voluptuous, the unchaste, and gamester, to forsake the company which ensnareth them? Engage the ungodly to read the Scripture, to frequent good company, to pray morning and night (with a Book or without, as they are best able): Their promise may bring them to such a present change of practice, as may prepare for more.