A practical exposition of the X. Commandments with a resolution of several momentous questions…A practical exposition of the X. Commandements with a resolution of several momentous questions…

For the former of these, consider in the first place that the commands of the second Table are equal to the commands of the first, in respect of the authority that enjoineth them, he that saith, Thou shalt have no other Gods before me, saith also, Thou shalt not kill, &c. Jam. 2.11. In which respect it is said, Matth. 22.39. the second is like unto this. 2. If we compare the two Tables together as to the matter contained in them, and the immediate object of each duty commanded; the duties of the first Table are greater, and the duties of the second Table lesser; the one relating more immediately, the other more mediately to Rel •gion, in which respect they express peculiarly our love to God, which is called the first and great command; for the first four commands require that which in its own nature is worship, and •s in an immediate way to be given to God; but the duties required in the other six, are not properly, formally and immediately called for as parts of worship to God, though, as they are acknowledgements of him, they may be consequentially thereto referred.

For the former of these, consider in the first place that the commands of the second Table are equal to the commands of the first, in respect of the authority that injoyneth them, he that saith, Thou shalt have no other Gods before me, saith also, Thou shalt not kill, &c. Jam. 2.11. In vvhich respect it is said, Matth. 22.39. the second is like unto this. 2. If vve compare the tvvo Tables together as to the matter contained in them, and the immediate object of each duty commanded; the duties of the first Table are greater, and the duties of the second Table lesser; the one relating more immediately, the other more mediately to Rel •gion, in vvhich respect they express peculiarly our love to God, vvhich is called the first and great command; for the first four commands require that vvhich in its ovvn nature is vvorship, and •s in an immediate vvay to be given to God; but the duties required in the other six, are not properly, formally and immediately called for as parts of vvorship to God, though, as they are acknovvledgments of him, they may be consequentially thereto referred.