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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 35 › Verses 4-8
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Further, To clear the Point in general, we may distinguish of sin, as having a threefold opposition; First, Against our selves. Secondly, Against our Neighbour. Thirdly, Against God. This division or distinction of sins, must be so understood that the two former, namely, sin against our selves, and against our Neighbour, brings a real detriment, and disadvantage to our selves, and to our Neighbour. But as sin hath respect to God, it doth not bring any real detriment to him: Only it may be said, First, The will of many sinners is raised up to that height of wickedness, as purposely to set themselves to dishonour God, to blaspheme his ⟨p. 34⟩name, and do despite to the Spirit of Grace, (Heb. 10.29.) which is the utmost length that sin or lust can go. Secondly, The nature of every sin, or every sin considered in its nature, is a wrong or a hurt to God; for it is an unconformity to his Will, and a breach of his Law: Yet as to himself God receives no hurt, nor possibly can receive hurt by any, the foulest, most sinful sin.
Further, To clear the Point in general, we may distinguish of sin, as having a threefold opposition; First, Against our selves. Secondly, Against our Neighbour. Thirdly, Against God. This division or distinction of sins, must be so understood that the two former, namely, sin against our selves, and against our Neighbour, brings a real detriment, and disadvantage to our selves, and to our Neighbour. But as sin hath respect to God, it doth not bring any real detriment to him: Only it may be said, First, The will of many sinners is raised up to that height of wickednesse, as purposely to set themselves to dishonour God, to blaspheme his ⟨p. 34⟩name, and do despight to the Spirit of Grace, (Heb. 10.29.) which is the utmost length that sin or lust can go. Secondly, The nature of every sin, or every sin considered in its nature, is a wrong or a hurt to God; for it is an unconformity to his Will, and a breach of his Law: Yet as to himself God receives no hurt, nor possibly can receive hurt by any, the foulest, most sinful sin.