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An exposition of the assemblies catechism with practical inferences from each question as it…
An exposition of the assemblies catechism with practical inferences from each question as it was carried on in the Lords Days exercises in Dartmouth, in the first year of liberty, 1688 / by John Flavell.
London: printed for Tho. Cockerill, 1692
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
A. The second Instruction is, That it is a dangerous arrogancy in the Creature, either to prescribe unto God, and direct his Maker. Job 21.22. Shall any teach God knowledge, seeing he judgeth those that are high? Or to quarrel with his providences, as not so fit and convenient as they should be. Job 40.2. Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? He that reproveth God, let him answer it.
A. The second Instruction is, That it is a dangerous arrogancy in the Creature, either to prescribe unto God, and direct his Maker. Iob 21.22. Shall any teach God knowledge, seeing he judgeth those that are high? Or to quarrel with his providences, as not so fit and convenient as they should be. Iob 40.2. Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? He that reproveth God, let him answer it.
Q. 9. What is the third Instruction from it?
A. That the people of God have much reason to quiet, and encourage themselves, when crafty and subtle Enemies surround them. For the foolishness of God is wiser than man, 1 Cor. 1.25.
A. That the people of God have much reason to quiet, and encourage themselves, when crafty and subtil Enemies surround them. For the foolishness of God is wiser than man,