I. Scripture-light the most sure light ... delivered in three sermons on 2 Pet.…

Quest. But it seems that all the sins of the Godly, are not sins of Infirmity, and God will not cast off a Godly man for any sin: What advantage therefore, hath this sin of Infirmity, above other sins? or what disadvantage do the other sins of the Godly labour under, which this sin of infirmity doth not?

Quest. But it seems that all the sins of the Godly, are not sins of Infirmity, and God will not cast off a Godly man for any sin: What advantage therefore, hath this sin of Infirmity, above other sins? or what disadvantage do the other sins of the Godly labor under, which this sin of infirmity doth not?

Answ. 1 Much, very much: For though my sin be great; yet if it be a sin of Infirmity, it shall not hinder the present acceptance of my Duty. Hezekiah, and the People, were not prepared according to the preparation of the Sanctuary, that was his, and their weakness; but he prayed, and the Lord heard his prayer: So David said in his hast, I am cast out of thy sight; this was his infirmity, yet he prayed withal; and saith he, Nevertheless thou heard'st the voice of my supplication. But if a man, a good man, do fall into a foul, gross, and scandalous sin, though the Lord pardon it to him afterward, yet it will suspend his present communion with God.

Answ. 1 Much, very much: For though my sin be great; yet if it be a sin of Infirmity, it shal not hinder the present acceptance of my Duty. Hezekiah, and the People, were not prepared according to the preparation of the Sanctuary, that was his, and their weakness; but he prayed, and the Lord heard his prayer: So David said in his hast, I am cast out of thy sight; this was his infirmity, yet he prayed withal; and saith he, N•vertheless thou heard'st the voyce of my supplication. But if a man, a good man, do fall into a foul, gross, and scandalous sin, though the Lord pardon it to him afterward, yet it wil suspend his present communion with God.