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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 8, 9
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The Use of it, is first, that we should not pass a harsh, unadvised, rigid censure upon our selves, or others, for these respects; for any great affliction 1or abasement in this world. The world is ready to pass their verdict presently upon a man: Oh, such a one, you see what a kind of man he was, you see how God follows him with crosses: so uncharitable men judge amiss of the generation of the righteous. Whereas they should set the Court in their own hearts, and begin to censure there, and to examine themselves, they go out and keep their Court abroad: but I say, pass not a harsh censure upon others, or on thy self, no, not for extreme dangers: for God now is making way for great comfort, let God go on his way, without thy censuring of him.
The Use of it, is first, that we should not passe a harsh, unadvised, rigid censure upon our selves, or others, for these respects; for any great affliction 1or abasement in this world. The world is ready to passe their verdict presently upon a man: Oh, such a one, you see what a kinde of man he was, you see how God follows him with crosses: so uncharitable men judge amiss of the generation of the righteous. Whereas they should set the Court in their own hearts, and begin to censure there, and to examine themselves, they goe out and keep their Court abroad: but I say, passe not a harsh censure upon others, or on thy selfe, no, not for extream dangers: for God now is making way for great comfort, let God go on his way, without thy censuring of him.
- 1Use 1▪ Not to censure those that suffer.
Again, This should teach us, that we should not build overmuch confidence 1on earthly things, on the things of this world, neither on health of body, or on friends, or on continuance of life: alas! it is Gods ordinary course, to strip us of all in this world: we think of great reputation: but saith God, I will take that from you, you shall learn to trust in me. You think you have strong, and vigorous bodies, and you shall live long, and therefore you will venture upon such and such courses. I but God suffers his children to come to extreme dangers and hazards, that they think the sentence of death is passed upon them.