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Catechistical guide to sinners, and to such converts that are babes in Christ wherein…
Catechistical guide to sinners, and to such converts that are babes in Christ wherein all the necessary points of religion are methodically proposed in Scripture-language, abundantly confirmed by the Holy Scriptures, and in some places concisely expounded : in the whole, all controversies are warily shunned, so that all true Christians, of what persuasion soever, may (if they need the help of others) use this catechism for their children, or others that are under their power and card / written upon request, by a lover of truth and peace.Catechistical guide to sinners, and to such converts that are babes in Christ wherein all the necessary points of religion are methodically proposed in Scripture-language, abundantly confirmed by the Holy Scriptures, and in some places concisely expounded : in the whole, all controversies are warily shunn'd, so that all true Christians, of what persuassion soever, may (if they need the help of others) use this catechism for their children, or others that are under their power and card / written upon request, by a lover of truth and peace.
London: printed by J.D., 1680
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Part 2 › Chapter 10: Some particular Duties which Believers ought to know and perform.
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Q. What is the Duty of Masters towards their Servants?
A. 'Tis the Duty of Masters to give unto their Servants that which is just and equal, moderating Threatenings. Knowing that their Master also is in Heaven, and that there is no respect of Persons with him. Col. 4.1. Ephes. 6.9.
A. 'Tis the Duty of Masters to give unto their Servants that which is just and equal, moderating Threatnings. Knowing that their Master also is in Heaven, and that there is no respect of Persons with him. Col. 4.1. Ephes. 6.9.
Q. What is the Duty of Servants toward their Masters?
A. 'Tis the Duty of Servants, to count their Masters worthy of all Honour [due to Masters], and to be obedient to them with fear and trembling, [that is, pleasing them well in all things, not answering again, or gain-saying] in singleness of their Heart, as unto Christ: that is, not with Eye-Service, as Men-pleasers, but as the Servants of Christ, doing the ⟨p. 133⟩VVill of God from the Heart; with good VVill doing service as to the Lord, and not to Men: not purloining, but showing all good fidelity. And all this not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward: for this is thankworthy, if a Man for Conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully. But if they have Believing Masters, they must not despise them because they are Brethren, but rather do them Service because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the Benefit. Ephes. 6.5, &c. Col. 3.22, &c. Tit. 2.9, &c. 1 Pet. 2.18, &c. 1 Tim. 6.1, 2.
A. 'Tis the Duty of Servants, to count their Masters worthy of all Honour [due to Masters], and to be obedient to them with fear and trembling, [that is, pleasing them well in all things, not answering again, or gain-saying] in singleness of their Heart, as unto Christ: that is, not with Eye-Service, as Men-pleasers, but as the Servants of Christ, doing the ⟨p. 133⟩VVill of God from the Heart; with good VVill doing service as to the Lord, and not to Men: not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity. And all this not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward: for this is thankworthy, if a Man for Conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully. But if they have Believing Masters, they must not despise them because they are Brethren, but rather do them Service because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the Benefit. Ephes. 6.5, &c. Col. 3.22, &c. Tit. 2.9, &c. 1 Pet. 2.18, &c. 1 Tim. 6.1, 2.
Q. What is the Duty of Believers towards Believers?
A. Believers ought to love one another with a pure heart fervently, and to continue therein. 1 Pet. 1.22. Heb. 13.1.
Q. But how are they to show their love one to another?
Q. But how are they to shew their love one to another?
A. First, They are to follow after the things that make for Peace, as lowliness or humbleness, meekness, longsuffering, ⟨p. 134⟩and the like. Rom. 14.19. Ephes. 4.2, 3.
Q. What else?
A. They also are to follow after the things wherewith they may edify one another, as by restoring them that are taken in a Fault; by confirming, exhorting, and comforting one another. Rom. 14.19. Gal. 6.1. 1 Thess. 5.14. Act. 15.32. Heb. 10.24, &c.
Q. Is there any thing else?
A. Yes; for Believers ought in an especial manner to be ready unto every good Work towards their Brethren, and that with the hazard of their own Lives (if need be) for the relief, succour, and safety of their Brethren, when they are poor, sick, imprisoned, banished, or any otherwise in affliction and danger.
[Gal. 6.10. Heb. 13.16. 1 Joh. 3.16. Joh. 13.34. Mat. 25.34, &c. Heb. 13.1, 2, 3. 1 Joh. 3.15, &c. Rom. 12.13. Phil. 2.30.]
Q. Have you any thing more to add?
A. I shall sum up all in this, That Believers ought to rejoice with them that rejoice, and to weep with them ⟨p. 135⟩that weep, to be of the same mind one towards another, and to serve one another in love. Rom. 12.15, 16. Gal. 5.13.
Q. What is the Duty of their Elders that Teach and Rule among them?