A39662:1874
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. It springs partly from our ignorance of Gods wisdom and love in ordering all for our good, Rom. 8.28. And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, &c. Partly from our inconsiderateness of the vanity of the Creature, 1 Tim. 6.7, 8. For we brought nothing into this world: and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment, let us be therewith content. And partly from our Unbelief, Matth. 6.31, 32. Therefore take no thought, saying, what shall we eat? or what shall we drink? or where withal shall we be clothed? (for after all these things do the Gentiles seek) for your heavenly father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.
A. It springs partly from our ignorance of Gods wisdom and love in ordering all for our good, Rom. 8.28. And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, &c. Partly from our inconsiderateness of the vanity of the Creature, 1 Tim. 6.7, 8. For we bro•ght nothing into this world: and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment, let us be therewith content. And partly from our Unbelief, Matth. 6.31, 32. Therefore take no thought, saying, what shall we eat? or what shall we drink? or where withal shall we be cloathed? (for after all these things do the Gentiles seek) for your heavenly father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.
Q. 6. Is contentment with our own estate all that this Commandment requires?