One Hundred and Ninety Sermons on Psalm 119

3. There are Commandments that concern the inward as well as the outward man; we must make conscience of both: Isa. 55. 7. Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts, and let him return unto the Lord, and he will have mercy, &c. We must not only make conscience of our way, or outward actions, but also of our thoughts; as we must not do evil before man, so not think evil before God. Thoughts fall under a Law as well as our actions: Jam. 4. 8. Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you, cleanse your hands ye sinners, and purify your hearts ye double-minded.

3. There are Commandments that concern the inward as well as the outward man; we must make conscience of both: Isa. 55. 7. Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts, and let him return unto the Lord, and he will have mercy, &c. We must not only make conscience of our way, or outward actions, but also of our thoughts; as we must not do evil before man, so not think evil before God. Thoughts fall under a Law as well as our actions: Iam. 4. 8. Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you, cleanse your hands ye sinners, and purifie your hearts ye double-minded.

4. There are Commands that concern God, and commands that concern man: There is a first Table and a second; some are very punctual in dealing with men, but neglectful of God: Rom. 1. 18. The wrath of God is revealed from Heaven against all ungodliness, and unrighteousness of men who hold the truth in unrighteousness. Both the Tables are owned from Heaven. Some there are that will not wrong their neighbour of a farthing, yet stick not to rob God of that fear, faith and love that is due to him. Many will not defile their bodies with promiscuous copulation, but are Adulterers and Adulteresses,