A54381:1146
An abridgement of the whole body of divinity extracted from the learned works of…
An abridgement of the whole body of divinity extracted from the learned works of that ever-famous and reverend divine, Mr. William Perkins / by Tho. Nicols.
London: printed by W.B. for Will. Hope, 1654
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.
4. If we endeavour to avoid contention, both in word and deed.
5. If we will but oft meditate on this, that he shall have judgement without mercy that showeth no mercy, and that mercy rejoiceth against judgement, Jam. 2. 13.
5. If we will but oft meditate on this, that he shall have judgement without mercy that sheweth no mercy, and that mercy rejoyceth against judgement, Jam. 2. 13.
Remedies against desires of riches and honour are these:1 1. If we consider, that in famine God doth quicken and revive those that fear him, Psal. 33. 18, 19. ⟨p. 166⟩2. That godliness is great gain, 1 Tim. 6. 6. 3. That we are not to make our abode upon the earth, but travelling through the world to Heaven, and waiting here for the resurrection, and inheritance of eternal life. 4. That we are here servants of God, and that he therefore will provide us conveniences. 5. That ambition and pride blindeth a mans mind, and thus maketh his downfall greater. An ambitious man feareth to be humbled, least he should not be exalted. 6. That pride, and ambition brought ruin upon mankind even in Paradise. 7. That he robs God of his honour, that taketh that glory to himself, which is only due to God.