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An exposition with practical observations continued upon the fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh chapters…
An exposition with practical observations continued upon the fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh chapters of the Book of Job being the substance of XXXV lectures delivered at Magnus near the bridge, London / by Joseph Caryl.
London: printed for L. Fawne, 1656
AN EXPOSITION Upon the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh Chapters o… › Chapter 4 › Verses 1-6
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Fourthly, observe, That the good we have done is a kind of reproach to us when we do the contrary evil. When a mans latter actions contradict his former, or when his actions contradict his professions, the former good is a stain or blemish to him; It had 1been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, then after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment given unto them.
Fourthly, observe, That the good we have done is a kinde of reproach to us when we doe the contrary evill. When a mans latter actions contradict his former, or when his actions contradict his professions, the former good is a staine or blemish to him; It had 1been better for them not to have knowne the way of righteousnesse, then after they have knowne it, to turn from the holy commandement given unto them.
Further, take this likewise, It is an easier matter to instruct others in trouble, than to be instructed or take instruction our selves in our own troubles. Even Job, holy Job could give those counsels of patience, and meekness, and quietness under the hand of God, which he could not follow to the full, when it fell upon himself. For though he did not fail to that height, which Eliphaz implieth in this reproof, yet fail he did. He had set others a Copy, which he could not write by or imitate when his own turn came. A good man may quickly give counsel, above his own strength to practise.
Further, take this likewise, It is an easier matter to instruct others in trouble, than to be instructed or take instruction our selves in our own troubles. Even Job, holy Job could give those counsels of patience, and meeknesse, and quietnesse under the hand of God, which he could not follow to the full, when it fell upon himselfe. For though he did not faile to that height, which Eliphaz implyeth in this reproofe, yet faile he did. He had set others a Copie, which he could not write by or imitate when his own turn came. A good man may quickly give counsell, above his own strength to practise.