An exposition with practical observations continued upon the thirty-fifth, thirty-sixth, and thirty-seventh chapters of…

Note, Thirdly; They who do like the wicked, must not think much if they be numbered with the wicked, and involved in the same outward evils and judgments which usually fall upon wicked men.

Note, Thirdly; They who do like the wicked, must not think much if they be numbred with the wicked, and involved in the same outward evils and judgments which usually fall upon wicked men.

Though we may not judge such a mans eternal estate like that of the wicked, yet as to this or that act, we may (without breach of charity) number him among the wicked, and he may quickly feel the same smart which the wicked feel. They that are godly should act like godly men, and not do any thing that represents the lusts or practises, the judgement or conversation of the ungodly; left it be said (in one sense or other) of them, as here Elihu of Job, you also have fulfilled the judgement of the wicked.

Though we may not judge such a mans eternal estate like that of the wicked, yet as to this or that act, we may (without breach of charity) number him among the wicked, and he may quickly feel the same smart which the wicked feel. They that are godly should act like godly men, and not do any thing that represents the lusts or practises, the judgement or conversation of the ungodly; left it be said (in one sence or other) of them, as here Elihu of Job, you also have fulfilled the judgement of the wicked.

Therefore judgment and justice take hold of thee.