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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 22
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I beseech you therefore, (for dignity prepares and stirs up to duty, a man never so carries himself in his place and condition, as when he thinks of his condition,) oft think of the excellent estate we are advanced to in Christ; it will put us in mind of a qualification and disposition answerable: that as the Apostle oft presseth it, we may walk worthy our calling, that we may walk worthy of this dignity.
I beseech you therefore, (for dignity prepares and stirres up to duty, a man never so carries himself in his place and condition, as when he thinks of his condition,) oft think of the excellent estate we are advanced to in Christ; it will put us in mind of a qualification and disposition answerable: that as the Apostle oft presseth it, we may walk worthy our calling, that we may walk worthy of this dignity.
When we are tempted therefore to sin, and to base courses, let us say as good Nehemiah when he was moved to fly, What shall such a man as I fly? so should we say to any temptation to base courses of life, what shall such a man as I do this? Why, if I be a Christian, if I be not only a titular Christian, (which is only sufficient to damn me, and not to do me good,) but if I be a real Christian, I must be a Priest, I must keep my self unspotted of the world, and undefiled, and not touch any unclean thing: I must be in a state and condition to pray to God, Shall I regard iniquity, that God should not hear my prayer?
When we are tempted therefore to sin, and to base courses, let us say as good Nehemiah when he was moved to flie, What shall such a man as I flie? so should we say to any temptation to base courses of life, what shall such a man as I do this? Why, if I be a Christian, if I be not onely a titular Christian, (which is onely sufficient to damne me, and not to do me good,) but if I be a real Christian, I must be a Priest, I must keep my self unspotted of the world, and undefiled, and not touch any unclean thing: I must be in a state and condition to pray to God, Shall I regard iniquity, that God should not hear my prayer?