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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
Title page typeset from the transcription.
AN EXPOSITION WITH NOTES On the EPISTLE of JUDE. › Verse 9 › Question and answer 4
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
1. Because such Reproaches come from an evil principle, contempt or passion; both of which argue pride; one that over-valueth himself, disdaineth others, and stormeth when he is crossed, as a full stream roareth and swelleth, when it meeteth with a dam and obstruction.
1. Because such Reproches come from an evil principle, contempt or passion; both of which argue pride; one that over-valueth himself, disdaineth others, and stormeth when he is crossed, as a full stream roareth and swelleth, when it meeteth with a dam and obstruction.
2. Such Reproaches are most unsuitable to matters of Religion; the God of peace will not be served with a wrathful spirit, and Christs warfare needeth no carnal weapons. Christianity of all Religions is the meekest and most humble; the Foundation of it is the Lamb slain; and the consignation, and sealing of it, is by the Spirit, who descended in the form of a Dove, both emblems of a modest humility; and should a meek Religion be defended by the violence and fury of our passions? Cursing doth ill become them that are called to inherit a blessing, 1 Pet. 3. 9.
2. Such Reproches are most unsuitable to matters of Religion; the God of peace will not be served with a wrathful spirit, and Christs warfare needeth no carnal weapons. Christianity of all Religions is the meekest and most humble; the Foundation of it is the Lamb slain; and the consignation, and sealing of it, is by the Spirit, who descended in the form of a Dove, both emblems of a modest humility; and should a meek Religion be defended by the violence and fury of our passions? Cursing doth ill become them that are called to inherit a blessing, 1 Pet. 3. 9.