A53671:307
A brief instruction in the worship of God, and discipline of the churches of…
A brief instruction in the worship of God, and discipline of the churches of the New Testament, by way of question and answer with an explication and confirmation of those answers.
London : s.n., 1667
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.
Fifthly, the way and manner of the discharge of this duty is, that it be done with prudence, tenderness, and due regard unto all circumstances; whence the Apostle supposeth a spiritual ability to be necessary for this work Rom. 15.14. Ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, also able to admonish one another; especially four things are to be diligently heeded.
Fifthly, the way and manner of the discharge of this duty is, that it be done with prudence, tenderness, and due regard unto all circumstances; whence the Apostle supposeth a spiritual abilitie to be necessary for this work Rom. 15.14. Ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, also able to admonish one another; especially four things are to be diligently heeded.
First, that the whole duty be so managed, that the person offending may be convinced, that it is done out of love to him and affectionate conscientious care over him, that he may take ⟨p. 196⟩no occasion thereby for the exasperation of his own spirit.
Secondly, that the Persons admonishing others of their offence, do make it appear that what they do is in obedience unto an institution of Christ, and therein to preserve their own souls from sin, as well as to benefit the offenders.