Bridge's remains, being VIII sermons

THE Dignity and Duty OF Gods Called-ones.

1 Thes. 2.12. That you would walk worthy of God, who hath called you to his Kingdom and Glory.

IN this Chapter you have a Relation of the Apostle Paul's Entrance unto the Thessalonians, how they received him, and how he preached to them. For your selves; Brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain: But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God ⟨p. 185⟩to speak unto you the Gospel of God with much contention, v. 1, 2. It was with much sincerity that he preached: Our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile, v. 3. In opposition to worldly Interests: Not as pleasing men, but God which trieth our hearts. For neither at any time used we flattering words, nor a cloak of covetousness; nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome as the Apostles of Christ, v. 4, 5.6, It was with all gentleness and love: We were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children: Being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the Gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us, v. 7, 8. It was with much industry and labour: Labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable to any of you, we preached unto you the Gospel of God, v. 9. It was with all holiness of conversation, v. 10. Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily, and justly, and unblameably we behaved our selves among you that believe. With all manner of exhortation, v. 11. As ye know how we exhorted, and comforted, and charged every one of you (as a father doth his children) that you would walk worthy of God. So here then you have the Matter exhorted to, and the Motive pressing thereto; Who hath called you to his Kingdom and Glory. Or, Here you have,