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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 17
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And likewise in fitness of opportunities, if there be not parts; when a man hath all outward advantages to satisfy the flesh, to yield to it, to have his aims, and yet he will not. If a man have power, and yet doth not 1revenge himself, he consults not with flesh and blood: for he might be revenged if he would. So I say, when there is something that might sway us another way; and yet notwithstanding out of mere conscience, and better rules we will not, it is a sign we purpose not, we advise not things according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit; we are led with better rules then the world is.
And likewise in fitnesse of opportunities, if there be not parts; when a man hath all outward advantages to satisfie the flesh, to yield to it, to have his aimes, and yet he will not. If a man have power, and yet doth not 1revenge himself, he consults not with flesh and blood: for he might be revenged if he would. So I say, when there is something that might sway us another way; and yet notwithstanding out of meer conscience, and better rules we will not, it is a sign we purpose not, we advise not things according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit; we are led with better rules then the world is.
- 12. Of opportunities.
In strong suggestions, a Joseph can say, How shall I do this and offend against God? Doth not God see it? saith Job: so a Christian in the strength of Temptations, ⟨p. 368⟩and solicitations, and opportunities to do ill, he considers, Doth not God see? How shall I do this, and offend against God? Shall I break the peace of my conscience for the gaining of this, and this? why no; then a man is not led with Carnal wisdom.