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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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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.
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 wisdome.
Again, we may know this, that we are not led by the flesh, and advised by the flesh, when we are humble in all our consultations. It is a perpetual 1concomitant of carnal wisdom to be proud: knowledge mingled with corruption puffeth up.
Again, we may know this, that we are not led by the flesh, and advised by the flesh, when we are humble in all our consultations. It is a perpetual 1concomitant of carnal wisdome to be proud: knowledge mingled with corruption puffeth up.
- 13. When we are humble in our consultations.