A90277:92
Of Temptation
Of temptation the nature and power of it. The danger of entering into it. And the means of preventing the danger. With a resolution of sundry cases thereunto belonging, / by John Owen, D.D.Of temptation the nature and povver of it. The danger of entring into it. And the meanes of preventing the danger. With a resolution of sundry cases thereunto belonging, / by John Owen, D.D.
Oxford: printed by H. Hall for T. Robinson, 1658
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Having thus opened the words as in the foregoing Chapter, so ⟨p. 33⟩far as is necessary to discover the foundation of the truth to be insisted on, and improved, I shall lay it down in the ensuing observation.
HAving thus opened the words as in the foregoing Chapter, so ⟨p. 33⟩farre as is necessary to discover the foundation of the truth to be insisted on, and improved, I shall lay it downe in the ensuing observation.
It is the great duty of all believers to use all diligence in the ways of Christs appointment, that they fall not into temptation.
It is the great duty of all believers to use all diligence in the waies of Christs appointment, that they fall not into temptation.
I know God is able to deliver the Godly out of temptation. I know he is faithful, not to suffer us to be tempted above what we are able, but will make a way for our escape; yet I dare say I shall convince, who will attend unto what is delivered, and written, that it is our great duty and concernment to use all diligence, watchfulness and care, that we enter not into Temptation; and I shall evince it by the ensuing considerations.
I know God is able to deliver the Godly out of temptation. I know he is faithfull, not to suffer us to be tempted above what we are able, but will make a way for our escape; yet I dare say I shall convince, who will attend unto what is delivered, and written, that it is our great duty and concernment to use all diligence, watchfulnesse and care, that we enter not into Temptation; and I shall evince it by the ensuing considerations.