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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. We are now to speak of Worldly Honour: Tell me, how must they that are in Honour behave themselves?
A. They must be lowly, and walk worthy of the Honour they have. Prov. 11.2. & 16.18, 19. Act. 24.2.
Q. Upon this occasion, tell me, What is ⟨p. 140⟩the way of getting and keeping an honourable Esteem and Reputation with others?
A. The right way to get and keep our selves in an honourable Esteem with others; is, To abstain from all appearance of Evil; to excel in Wisdom and Virtue, and to b• have our selves modestly and discreetly in all Converse with others.