A Body of Practical Divinity

1. That speak Scornfully of Gods Word, 2 Pet. 3.4. Where is the Promise of his Coming? For since the Fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the Creation. As if they had said, here is much ado the Preachers make about the Day of Judgment, when all must be called to account for their Works; but where is the appearing of that Day? We see things keep their Course, and continue as they were since the Creation; thus they speak scornfully of Scripture, and did take God's Name in vain. If Sentence be not speedily executed, Men scorn and deride, but Prov. 19.29. Judgments are prepared for Scorners.

1. That speak Scornfully of Gods Word, 2 Pet. 3.4. Where is the Promise of his Coming? For since the Fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the Creation. As if they had said, here is much adoe the Preachers make about the Day of Judgment, when all must be called to account for their Works; but where is the appearing of that Day? We see things keep their Course, and continue as they were since the Creation; thus they speak scornfully of Scripture, and did take God's Name in vain. If Sentence be not speedily executed, Men scorn and deride, but Prov. 19.29. Iudgments are prepared for Scorners.

2. That speak Jestingly. Such are they who sport and play with Scripture; 'tis playing with Fire. Some cannot be merry unless they make bold with God; they make the Scripture an Harp to drive away the Spirit of Sadness. Eusebius relates of one who took a piece of Scripture to jest with, God struck him with Frenzy. To play with Scripture, shows a very profane Heart. Some will rather lose their Souls than lose their Jest: These are guilty of taking God's Name ⟨p. 297⟩