Quest. What is meant by the world?

Answ. 1. The world is a mass of mankind, that lies in a state of corruption, such as fell in Adam, and never rise again, of whom it is said, you are of the world, John 15.19. wicked men are called the world, because they are but flesh and blood, John 3.6.

Answ. 1. The world is a masse of mankind, that lies in a state of corruption, such as fell in Adam, and never rise again, of whom it is said, you are of the world, John 15.19. wicked men are called the world, because they are but flesh and bloud, John 3.6.

2. They savour of those things that are of the world, every man speaks of matters in his own element.

4. Because they have their portion in this world, Psal. 17.14. but a child of God looks for another inheritance, immortal and undefiled, 1 Pet. 1.4. Again, those that are of the world would not have their conscience troubled, they would go home in peace, and possess all they have in peace; but those that are of God, they do relish the things of God, they cannot relish worldly teachers, because they speak not to the conscience, nor show how to lay hold of eternal life, and to make their calling and election sure, and if they speak of heavenly matters at any time, they see such speak but with a cold affection, and therefore they go home, and not affect them; but when a godly Minister preaches in an heavenly manner, he being moved by a godly principle, his conversation is in Heaven, Phil. 3.20. he talks of Heaven, Mat. 12.35. A good man out of the good treasure of his heart, bringeth forth good things.

4. Because they have their portion in this world, Psal. 17.14. but a childe of God looks for another inheritance, immortall and undefiled, 1 Pet. 1.4. Again, those that are of the world would not have their conscience troubled, they would goe home in peace, and possesse all they have in peace; but those that are of God, they doe relish the things of God, they cannot relish worldly teachers, because they speak not to the conscience, nor shew how to lay hold of eternall life, and to make their calling and election sure, and if they speak of heavenly matters at any time, they see such speak but with a cold affection, and therefore they goe home, and not affect them; but when a godly Minister preaches in an heavenly manner, he being moved by a godly principle, his conversation is in Heaven, Phil. 3.20. he talks of Heaven, Mat. 12.35. A good man out of the good treasure of his heart, bringeth forth good things.

Use. If Ministers would know their own spirits, let them consider what doctrine they deliver, what end they aim at, and what are their hearers, and so by this means, they will easily discern their own spirits.

Ʋse. If Ministers would know their own spirits, let them consider what doctrine they deliver, what end they aime at, and what are their hearers, and so by this means, they will easily discern their own spirits.

1 JOHN 4.7, 8. Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth, is born of God, and knoweth God, &c.

IN the words and the verse following, the Apostle exhorts his hearers, and himself to mutual love one of another, the occasion is from what he had delivered, verse 6.

IN the words and the verse following, the Apostle exhorts his hearers, and himselfe to mutuall love one of another, the occasion is from what he had delivered, verse 6.

In the words, First, An exhortation to mutual love between Ministers and people.

In the words, First, An exhortation to mutuall love between Ministers and people.

Secondly, A reason to press this on them: 1 From the Original of their love, that is, from God. 2 From the Estate of such who love, they are born of God, and know God. 3 From the evil estate of such as do not love, they know not God: this is proved by an argument from Gods Nature, for God is love.

Secondly, A reason to presse this on them: 1 From the Originall of their love, that is, from God. 2 From the Estate of such who love, they are born of God, and know God. 3 From the evill estate of such as doe not love, they know not God: this is proved by an argument from Gods Nature, for God is love.

Doct. That it is the part of godly Ministers, to exhort themselves and their godly hearers to mutual love, both the people to love their Ministers, and the Ministers their people.

When our Saviour was about to leave the charge of the souls of his people to Peter, he asked him three several times, whether he loved him, John 21.15, 16, 17. that so out of his abundant love to Christ, he might feed his sheep, 1 Thes. 5.13. esteeming him, they would love him for his work sake. Heb. 10.24. the Apostle exhorts them to provoke one another to love, Heb. 13.1. whatsoever happens, he would have brotherly love to continue, so St. Peter exhorts, 1 Pet. 1.22.

When our Saviour was about to leave the charge of the souls of his people to Peter, he asked him three severall times, whether he loved him, John 21.15, 16, 17. that so out of his aboundant love to Christ, he might feed his sheep, 1 Thes. 5.13. esteeming him, they would love him for his work sake. Heb. 10.24. the Apostle exhorts them to provoke one another to love, Heb. 13.1. whatsoever happens, he would have brotherly love to continue, so St. Peter exhorts, 1 Pet. 1.22.

Reas. 1. From the Covenant that stands between Ministers and people, they are partakers of one baptism, members of one and the same body, 1 Cor. 10.17. & 1 Cor. 12.27. therefore they should enlarge themselves one to another, Eph. 4.16. they should love one another, because God hath incorporated them into one body.

Reas. 1. From the Covenant that stands between Ministers and people, they are partakers of one baptisme, members of one and the same body, 1 Cor. 10.17. & 1 Cor. 12.27. therefore they should inlarge themselves one to another, Eph. 4.16. they should love one another, because God hath incorporated them into one body.

2. Because they do not receive mutual edification, except all be done in love, for all edification is wrought by love. Knowledge puffeth up, but love edifieth, therefore let all things be done in love; mutual love is both profitable and comfortable.

2. Because they doe not receive mutuall edification, except all be done in love, for all edification is wrought by love. Knowledge puffeth up, but love edifieth, therefore let all things be done in love; mutuall love is both profitable and comfortable.

3. Want of love, is the souring of a Ministers spirit, 2 Cor. 12.20. it saddens him when he sees the people envying one another; when the body is full of swellings and inflammations, the medicines and plasters laid on do not heal, a man must first allay the inflammations; so when a Minister sees swelling amongst his people, what he preacheth is spilt upon the ground.

3. Want of love, is the sowring of a Ministers spirit, 2 Cor. 12.20. it saddens him when he sees the people envying one another; when the body is full of swellings and inflammations, the medicines and plaisters laid on doe not heal, a man must first allay the inflamations; so when a Minister sees swelling amongst his people, what he preacheth is spilt upon the ground.

4. If people walk not in mutual love, the Minister shall lose his portion 1 Thes. 5.13, from them, he shall lose his estimation among them, for they will not profit by any Ordinance of God, but wax cold.

4. If people walk not in mutuall love, the Minister shall lose his portion 1 Thes. 5.13, from them, he shall lose his estimation among them, for they will not profi• by any Ordinance of God, but wax cold.