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An exposition with practical observations continued upon the thirty-fifth, thirty-sixth, and thirty-seventh chapters of…
An exposition with practical observations continued upon the thirty-fifth, thirty-sixth, and thirty-seventh chapters of the book of Job being the substance of thirty-five lectures / by Joseph Caryl ...
London: printed by M. Simmons, 1664
AN EXPOSITION WITH Practical Observations UPON The Thirty-fifth, Th… › Chapter 36 › Verses 22-23
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First, none teacheth so plainly and clearly as God. The teachings of men are but dark and obscure to the teachings of God. Christ said (John 16.26.) I shall no more speak unto you in parables, but I shall show you plainly of the Father. God speaks by his Word and Spirit to the lowest and meanest understanding.
First, none teacheth so plainly and clearly as God. The teachings of men are but dark and obscure to the teachings of God. Christ said (John 16.26.) I shall no more speak unto you in parables, but I shall shew you plainly of the Father. God speaks by his Word and Spirit to the lowest and meanest understanding.
Secondly, none teacheth like God; that is, so mildly, so moderately, so condescendingly to the condition and capacity of those with whom he hath to do. Christ said (John 16.12.) I have many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now; and therefore I will not say them now, I will not burden you beyond your strength. I know what lessons, what instructions you are fit for, and I will give you only these and no mo•e, till ye are better prepared to receive them; I will give you only milk because ye are children, and so not able to digest-stung meat.
Secondly, none teacheth like God; that is, so mildly, so moderately, so condescendingly to the condition and capacity of those with whom he hath to do. Christ said (John 16.12.) I have many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now; and therefore I will not say them now, I will not bu•den you beyond your strength. I know what lessons, what instructions you are fit for, and I will give you only these and no mo•e, till ye are better prepared to receive them; I will give you only milk because ye are children, and so not able to digest-st ong meat.