A34689:1698
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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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.
4 It is expressed in Self-fullness, he is full of himself, and rests himself in his present condition, Rev. 3.17. and thanks God it is well with him, and he desires to be no better, all these are several lusts of pride.
4 It is exprest in Self-fulnesse, he is full of himself, and rests himself in his present condition, Rev. 3.17. and thanks God it is well with him, and he desires to be no better, all these are several lusts of pride.
This sin is against God, as one, from whom, to whom, and in whom are all things.