A60194:1943
A learned commentary or exposition
A learned commentary or exposition: upon the first chapter of the second Epistle of S. Paul to the Corinthians Being the substance of many sermons formerly preached at Gray's-Inn, London, by that reverend and judicious divine, Richard Sibbs, D.D. Sometimes Master of Catherine-Hall in Cambridge, and preacher to that honourable society. Published for the public good and benefit of the Church of Christ. By Tho. Manton, B.D. and preacher of the Gospel at Stoke-Newington, near London.A learned commentary or exposition: upon the first chapter of the second Epistle of S. Paul to the Corinthians Being the substance of many sermons formerly preached at Grayes-Inne, London, by that reverend and judicious divine, Richard Sibbs, D.D. Sometimes Master of Catherine-Hall in Cambridge, and preacher to that honourable society. Published for the publick good and benefit of the Church of Christ. By Tho. Manton, B.D. and preacher of the Gospel at Stoake-Newington, near London.
London: printed by J.L. for N.B., 1655
A COMMENTARY upon the first CHAPTER of the second Epistle of S. PAU… › Commentary on verse 12
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When a mans conscience can tell him that he hath led his life, not by carnal wisdom, but in the truth of Grace, it will make him out-look Satan, and all the troubles of the world, and look unto Christ with comfort. Who would not be in such a state? Thus we see a Christian leads his life, Not in fleshly wisdom, but by the Grace of God. I will add one thing more, and so finish the verse.
When a mans conscience can tell him that he hath led his life, not by carnal wisdome, but in the truth of Grace, it will make him out-look Satan, and all the troubles of the world, and look unto Christ with comfort. Who would not be in such a state? Thus we see a Christian leads his life, Not in fleshly wisdome, but by the Grace of God. I will adde one thing more, and so finish the verse.
We may see hence, That the most Religious men are the best Statesmen.1
- 1Best Statesmen, who.
I know, proud carnal Machiavellian dispositions make a scorn at these positions, they think them to be austere, and poor principles, till they come to death: As that Wretch said himself when he came to dye, That he had provided for all things but for death: but while they are in their ruff, they think they can manage States, and do all. When indeed they bring the vengeance of God upon their own persons, and upon the State they live in: For God is neither in them, nor with them. He is not in them: for they want Grace, they are led by carnal wisdom altogether. And he is not with them: God will not give them good success, unless it be to increase their Judgement. He will not give good success to those projects that they take up contrary to his rule.