Christs temptation and transfiguration practically explained and improved in several sermons /

(1.) In Counsel; for Solomon telleth us, Prov. 22. 9. As Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart, so doth the sweetness of a mans friend by hearty Counsel. As sweet perfumes are a reviving, so to be supported in good resolutions or directed and guided in our way to heaven by a faithful Friend is very cheering and comfortable; and we read, 1 Sam. 23. 16, 17. That Jonathan went to David and strengthened his hand in God. Whereas on the contrary a carnal Friend is the greatest Bane that may be, who doth strengthen us in evil, an Instance whereof we have in Jonadab the son of Shimeah, 2 Sam. 13. 3, 4. and Amnon had a friend whose name was Jonadab, and Jonadab was a subtle man; and he gave him Counsel how he should surprise his Sister to defile her and satisfy his Incestuous Lust. Such a Friend is really and truly our greatest Foe, he was a Friend to his Vice, but a Foe to his ⟨p. 24⟩Person and Soul, whereas a true Friend whose Friendship is grounded on Godliness will be a Foe to our sins, by wholesome Admonition and Rebukes, and a Friend to our Souls Salvation.

(1.) In Counsel; for Solomon telleth us, Prov. 22. 9. As Ointment and perfume rejoyce the heart, so doth the sweetness of a mans friend by hearty Counsel. As sweet perfumes are a reviving, so to be supported in good resolutions or directed and guided in our way to heaven by a faithful Friend is very chearing and comfortable; and we read, 1 Sam. 23. 16, 17. That Ionathan went to David and strengthened his hand in God. Whereas on the contrary a carnal Friend is the greatest Bane that may be, who doth strengthen us in evil, an Instance whereof we have in Ionadab the son of Shimeah, 2 Sam. 13. 3, 4. and Amnon had a friend whose name was Ionadab, and Ionadab was a subtil man; and he gave him Counsel how he should surprize his Sister to defile her and satisfie his Incestuous Lust. Such a Friend is really and truly our greatest Foe, he was a Friend to his Vice, but a Foe to his