A39662:1837
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. We are to preserve the good Names of oaths by an inward esteem of all the good that is in them, Phil. 2.3. —In lowliness of mi•d let each esteem other better than themselves. And manifesting our inward esteem of them by a wise and seasonable expression thereof for their encouragement in the ways of Godliness, Rom. 1.8. First I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.
A. We are to preserve the good Names of othes by an inward esteem of all the good that is in them, Phil. 2.3. —In lowliness of mi•d let each esteem other better than themselves. And manifesting our inward esteem of them by a wise and seasonable expression thereof for their encouragement in the wayes of Godliness, Rom. 1.8. First I thank my God through Iesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.
Q. 5. How else are we to defend other Mens Names?
A. By our readiness to receive with joy the reports of that good that is in them, 3 Epist. John 3. For I rejoiced greatly when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth. And discountenancing all reproaches maliciously vented against them,