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The next property of true zeal, §7is, not to be blinded with natural affection, ¹but to discern and condemn sin, even in those that are nearest and dearest unto us. That was it that made Christ so sharply to rebuke Peter; and Paul to deal so roundly with the Galatians and Corinthians.

The next propertie of true zeale, §7is, not to be blinded with naturall affection, ¹but to discerne and condemne sinne, euen in those that are neerest and dearest vnto vs. That was it that made Christ so sharply to rebuke Peter; and Paul to deale so roundly with the Galathians and Corinthians.

1. 1Zeal condemneth sin in friends as well as in foes. Mat. 16.23. Gal. 3.1. 1. Cor.Zeale condemneth sin in friends as vvel as in foes. Mat. 16.23. Gal. 3.1. 1. Cor.

Many offend against this rule, who will never reprove sin in their friends, till God revenge it from heaven; wherein they are far from true friendship: for whereas they might by admonishing them of their faults in time, prevent the judgements of God, they do, through a false love, pull the wrath of God upon them whom they love most dearly. He loveth most naturally, that hath learned to love spiritually: and he loveth most sincerely, that cannot abide sin in the party beloved, without some wholesome admonition.