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…

We suppose then, 1. That both gluttony and drunkenness are sinful; and that both in the use of meat and drink men may several ways fail; the many prohibitions and commands that are in the Word, for ordering us in the use of meat and drink. 1 Cor. 10.31. Whether therefore ye eat or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. Rom. 13.14. But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof. And Rom. 14.20. For meat, destroy not the work of God: all things indeed are pure, but is evil for that man who eateth with offence. Prov. 23.20, 21. Be not amongst wine-bibbers; amongst riotous eaters of flesh. For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags. The many reproofs that there are for exceeding in both; Ezek. 16.49. Behold, this was the iniquity of thy sister Sodom; Pride, fullness of bread and abundance of idleness was in her and in her daughters, neither did she strengthen the hand of the poor and needy. Luke 16.19. There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: with several other places. And the many sad Judgments which have been inflicted, as well as threatened, for them: Deut. 21.20. And they shall say unto the Elders of his City, This our Son is stubborn, and rebellious, he will not obey our voice, he is a glutton, and a drunkard. Prov. 23.21. For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags: with the desperate effects following on them, as Prov. 23. v. 29, 32. ⟨p. 378⟩