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A Practical Commentary on the Epistle of Jude
A practical commentary, or An exposition with notes on the Epistle of Jude. Delivered (for the most part) in sundry weekly lectures at Stoke-Newington in Middlesex. By Thomas Manton, B.D. and minister of Covent-Garden.
London: printed by J.M. for Luke Fawn, 1658
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We may love the creatures as they are of Gods side, as they draw our hearts more to God, or engage us to be more cheerful in service, or give us greater advantages of doing good; Of what party are they Bring nothing into thy heart, and allow nothing there, that is contrary to God. When Sarah saw Ishmael scoffing at Isaac, she thrust him out of doors: So when riches, and honour, and the love of the world upbraid you with your love to God, as if you were a fool to stand so nicely upon terms of Conscience, &c. when they encroach and allow Christ no room but in the Conscience, 'tis time to thrust them out of doors, that the Lord alone may have the preeminence in our Souls.
We may love the creatures as they are of Gods side, as they draw our hearts more to God, or engage us to be more cheerful in service, or give us greater advantages of doing good; Of what party are they Bring nothing into thy heart, and allow nothing there, that is contrary to God. When Sarah saw Ishmael scoffing at Isaac, she thrust him out of doors: So when riches, and honour, and the love of the world upbraid you with your love to God, as if you were a fool to stand so nicely upon terms of Conscience, &c. when they incroach and allow Christ no room but in the Conscience, 'tis time to thrust them out of doors, that the Lord alone may have the preheminence in our Souls.
2. This love must be demonstrated by solid Effects, such1 as are;
- 12 Evidence, The Effects of Love. 1 Hatred of sin.
1. An hatred of sin; Psal. 97. 10