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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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From the second part of the charge, observe, That men 1of corrupt minds are usually sensual, and sensual men are usually men of corrupt minds, an unsound heart is best sheltered under unsound Doctrine; and earnal delights blunt and weakens the edge and intention of the mind, so that they are very liable to mistakes: Therefore on the one side, we should labour to keep the mind right, and sound in the faith: fish flinct first at the head, when the judgment is poisoned, the taint is soon conveyed to the affections: On the other side, add to your knowledge temperance, 2 Pet. 1. 6. The Apostle joineth these, because many times men of the greatest parts are overcome by apposite; and some say, that temper of body which is fit for ▪wit and Scholarship, is much inclined this way. Solomon so famous for wisdom and knowledge, was enticed by women: Oh let not fleshly lusts betray you, that's the best knowledge that endeth in temperance, or begets an holy moderation in the use of sensual pleasure; if we cannot govern our affections, we know nothing as we ought to know; nay otherwise, your knowledge will be corrupted by your affections; many Errors take their rise and beginning from evil manners, and filthy lusts.
From the second part of the charge, observe, That men 1of corrupt minds are usually sensual, and sensual men are usually men of corrupt minds, an unsound heart is best sheltred under unsound Doctrine; and earnal delights blunt and weakens the edge and intention of the mind, so that they are very liable to mistakes: Therefore on the one side, we should labour to keep the mind right, and sound in the faith: fish flinct first at the head, when the judgment is poisoned, the teint is soon conveyed to the affections: On the other side, add to your knowledge temperance, 2 Pet. 1. 6. The Apostle joineth these, because many times men of the greatest parts are overcome by apposite; and some say, that temper of body which is fit for ▪wit and Schollarship, is much inclined this way. Solomon so famous for wisdom and knowledge, was entised by women: Oh let not fleshly lusts betray you, that's the best knowledge that endeth in temperance, or begets an holy moderation in the use of sensual pleasure; if we cannot govern our affections, we know nothing as we ought to know; nay otherwise, your knowledge will be corrupted by your affections; many Errors take their rise and beginning from evil manners, and filthy lusts.