A30242:1529
The Scripture directory for church-officers and people, or, A practical commentary upon the whole…
The Scripture directory for church-officers and people, or, A practical commentary upon the whole third chapter of the first Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians to which is annexed The godly and the natural mans choice, upon Psal. 4, vers. 6, 7, 8 / by Anthony Burgess ...The Scripture directory for church-officers and people, or, A practical commentary upon the whole third chapter of the first Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians to which is annexed The godly and the natural mans choice, upon Psal. 4, vers. 6, 7, 8 / by Anthony Burgesse ...
London: printed by Abraham Miller for T.U., 1659
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.
Secondly, Then we glory in men, when we rest on the Ministry, and their labours, thinking it enough to enjoy them, but never look up to God for success, and a blessing. What is Paul, or Apollo? but Ministers by whom ye believe? at the fifth verse. Therefore the principal work is from God; They plant and water, but God giveth the increase. Do not thou glory in the best Ministry, and the most able Gifts in the world, so as not to depend on God, and pray to him. For the best Ministry in the world, worketh no otherwise, than God blesseth it; and shouldst thou every day hear Angels from Heaven preach unto thee, yet if thy heart be not opened, and God give thee not to understand, they are but like music to a deaf man. It's not this Sermon, or the other, though never so powerful that can raise thee from the dead, till Christ give thee life.
Secondly, Then we glory in men, when we rest on the Ministry, and their labours, thinking it enough to enjoy them, but never look up to God for successe, and a blessing. What is Paul, or Apollo? but Ministers by whom ye believe? at the fifth verse. Therefore the principal work is from God; They plant and water, but God giveth the increase. Doe not thou glory in the best Ministery, and the most able Gifts in the world, so as not to depend on God, and pray to him. For the best Ministery in the world, worketh no otherwise, than God blesseth it; and shouldst thou every day hear Angels from Heaven preach unto thee, yet if thy heart be not opened, and God give thee not to understand, they are but like musick to a deaf man. It's not this Sermon, or the other, though never so powerfull that can raise thee from the dead, till Christ give thee life.
Thirdly, Then we glory in men, when we have the persons of some Teachers in such admiration, that whatsoever they say or maintain, without any search, or dispute we believe. The Disciples of Berea are commended for their noble disposition, That they would search the Scriptures, whether the things were so, or no, Act. 17.11. Whereas to be addicted unto a man so, as ex personâ probare fidem, and not ex fide personam is blind obedience, and to offer a sacrifice without eyes. Prove all things,