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…

The first is the World, this is the great Clay-Idol that both covetous and voluptuous men hunt after, crying, Who will sh •w us any good? Psal. 4.6. By this thousands are kept in bondage, and turned head-long: An ex ••ssive desire to have the World's Goods, and to have by these a name in the Earth, is many a mans Idol.

A second is the Belly, Philip. 3.19. a shameful God, yet worshipped by the most part of men, who travel for no more but for a portion in this life to fill the Belly, Psal. 17.14. to win their living, and provide for their Families. To this sort also belongeth Gluttons, Drunkards, Palate-pleasers, (who are looked upon as the dainty men in the World, abounding alas in our days) being according to Satan's Maxim, ready to give skin for skin, and all they have for their life; and aiming at no more, Job 2.4. Thus Satan thought to have found out Job when his riches were quite gone; thus he tempted the Lord Christ to provide Bread in an anxious way; and thus fear of want captivateth many.

A second is the Belly, Philip. 3.19. a shameful God, yet worshipped by the most part of men, who travel for no more but for a portion in this life to fill the Belly, Psal. 17.14. to win their living, and provide for their Families. To this sort also belongeth Gluttons, Drunkards, Palate-pleasers, (who are lookt upon as the dainty men in the World, abounding alas in our days) being according to Satans Maxim, ready to give skin for skin, and all they have for their life; and aiming at no more,