A34689:1697
A practical commentary, or an exposition with observations, reasons, and uses upon the first…A practicall commentary, or an exposition with observations, reasons, and vses upon the first…
A practical commentary, or an exposition with observations, reasons, and uses upon the first Epistle general of John by ... John Cotton ...A practicall commentary, or an exposition with observations, reasons, and vses upon the first Epistle generall of John by ... John Cotton ...
London: printed by M.S. for Thomas Parkhurst, 1658
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2 It is expressed in Carnal confidence and presumption, he doth what he doth by his own strength, and wit, and pains, this is called Arrogancy; when a man undertakes to carry through business by his own strength, Jer. 10.23. Isa. 10.7. to 11. Isa. 37.12, 13. he boasts of his Wisdom and Power to do great matters.
2 It is exprest in Carnal confidence and presumption, he doth what he doth by his own strength, and wit, and pains, this is call'd Arrogancy; when a man undertakes to carry through businesse by his own strength, Jer. 10.23. Isa. 10.7. to 11. Isa. 37.12, 13. he boasts of his Wisdom and Power to do great matters.
3 Curiosity flows from Self-dependence, when a man will thrust himself into that he ought not; so it was vain curiosity in Eve to affect Knowledge, so Col. 2.18. Paul reproves the Colossians for prying into secrets.
3 Curiosity flows from Self-dependance, when a man will thrust himself into that he ought not; so it was vain curiosity in Eve to affect Knowledge, so Col. 2.18. Paul reproves the Colossians for prying into secrets.