Some pin their opinion upon the sleeves of others, and they will be just of the judgement of such a man; what he saith, they will say. As some expect that every one should be of their Judgement, and say as they say; they are many Masters (which the Apostle James forbids, My Brethren, be not many Masters, do not take upon you to give the rule to all others, some are proud at this rate, they think themselves able to give the rule to all men) so not a few are so easy, that presently they will take up any thing as a rule from any Master; whereas we should not be so apt to follow, but labour to have the Judgment or reason of things in our selves, rather then to take it up upon trust. When Luther was much troubled about the dealings of God in the world, to see how matters went, and was saying within himself, Surely it were better things were carried thus and thus; while Luther (I say) was thus troubled, he thought he heard this word of reproof from God; O Martin, Martin, 1I see thou art very wise, thou canst give rules, even to God himself, but I am not a God easy to be led by men. I will not take thy Counsel, though I see thou hast an honest heart in what thou counsellest. I have a way of my own, and I will have my own way, though the world, yea, though good men, and my own faithful servants are grieved and mourn at it. Man would appoint to God himself, but God will not model matters by mans wisdom, nor in his way. Thus in the present case (I only allude) it is not good for us when we hear what others say, presently to receive it, or take the impression from them; and so answer in their words, or vote their opinions, though they are wise and good men; Elihu takes the liberty to dissent, as in his opinion, so in his Method of proceeding with Job, I will answer, but it shall not be with your speeches, I will take my own course.
Some pin their opinion upon the sleeves of others, and they will be just of the judgement of such a man; what he saith, they will say. As some expect that every one should be of their Judgement, and say as they say; they are many Masters (which the Apostle James forbids, My Brethren, be not many Masters, doe not take upon you to give the rule to all others, some are proud at this rate, they thinke themselves able to give the rule to all men) so not a few are so easie, that presently they will take up any thing as a rule from any Master; whereas we should not be so apt to follow, but labour to have the Judgment or reason of things in our selves, rather then to take it up upon trust. When Luther was much troubled about the dealings of God in the world, to see how matters went, and was saying within himselfe, Surely it were better things were carried thus and thus; while Luther (I say) was thus troubled, he thought he heard this word of reproofe from God; O Martin, Martin, 1I see thou art very wise, thou canst give rules, even to God himselfe, but I am not a God easie to be led by men. I will not take thy Counsell, though I see thou hast an honest heart in what thou counsellest. I have a way of my owne, and I will have my owne way, though the world, yea, though good men, and my owne faithfull servants are grieved and mourne at it. Man would appoint to God himselfe, but God will not model matters by mans wisdome, nor in his way. Thus in the present case (I only allude) it is not good for us when we heare what others say, presently to receive it, or take the impression from them; and so answer in their words, or vote their opinions, though they are wise and good men; Elihu takes the liberty to dissent, as in his opinion, so in his Method of proceeding with Job, I will answer, but it shall not be with your speeches, I will take my owne course.
- 1Martin, Martin, in valde sapis, sed ego non sum deus sequax.Martine, Martine, in valde sapis, sed ego non sum deus sequax.
