Secondly, the Glory of the Lord Christ, and the doctrine of the Gospel to be manifested in, and by the power of an holy exemplary conversation, is committed unto the Church and all the members of it. This is one end wherefore the Lord Christ calls them out of the World, separates them to be a peculiar people unto himself, brings them forth unto a visible profession, and puts his name upon them, namely that in their walking, and conversation, he may show ⟨p. 170⟩forth the holiness of his doctrine, and power of his spirit, grace, and example to effect in them all holiness; godliness, righteousness and honesty in the World. Hence are they earnestly exhorted unto these things. Phil. 4.8.9. Brethren whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report, if there be any virtue, if their be any praise, think on these things; and that to this end, that the doctrine of the Gospel may be adorned and Christ glorified in all things; Tit. 2.10. And those who fail herein are said to be Enemies of the cross of Christ; Phil. 3.18; As hindering the progress of the doctrine thereof, by representing it undesirable in their conversation. This also therefore, even the duty of universal holiness, with an especial regard unto the honour of Christ, and the Gospel which they are called and designed to testify and express in the World, is incumbent on the Church, and every member of it; namely as the Apostle speaks, ⟨p. 171⟩that they be blameless, and harmless, the sons of God, without rebukes in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom they are to shine as lights in the World, Phil. 2.15.
Secondly, the Glory of the Lord Christ, and the doctrine of the Gospel to be manifested in, and by the power of an holy exemplary conversation, is committed unto the Church and all the members of it. This is one end wherefore the Lord Christ calls them out of the World, separates them to be a peculiar people unto himself, brings them forth unto a visible profession, and puts his name upon them, namely that in their walking, and conversation, he may shew ⟨p. 170⟩forth the holiness of his doctrine, and power of his spirit, grace, and example to effect in them all holiness; godlyness, righteousness and honesty in the World. Hence are they earnestly exhorted unto these things. Phil. 4.8.9. Brethren whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report, if there be any vertue, if their be any praise, think on these things; and that to this end, that the doctrine of the Gospel may be adorned and Christ glorified in all things; Tit. 2.10. And those who fail herein are said to be Enemies of the cross of Christ; Phil. 3.18; As hindring the progress of the doctrine thereof, by representing it undesirable in their conversation. This also therefore, even the dutie of universal holiness, with an especial regard unto the honour of Christ, and the Gospel which they are called and designed to testifie and express in the World, is incumbent on the Church, and every member of it; namely as the Apostle speaks, ⟨p. 171⟩that they be blameless, and harmless, the sons of God, without rebukes in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom they are to shine as lights in the World, Phil. 2.15.
