The Application.
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The Application.
FROM hence it appears, That it is a great and an abominable sin, not to acknowledge God in every thing we go about.
1. Not to consult with God, is in effect to deny his Special Providence over us; or that he orders all events that1 come to pass. The truth is, we here in England, of late, talk so much of Fortune and of the Fortunate; that it seems as if we were in some Heathen Nation. I am sure no man can, or dares consult with God, or acknowledge him in any unlawful things, to gratify their Covetous Appetites; if they do, let them tremble. Would they have God to Patronize their wickedness? Brethren, we should never step one step, in doing any thing which we have cause to doubt is sinful; or that which we cannot safely seek to God for a blessing upon.
1. Not to consult with God, is in effect to deny his Special Providence over us; or that he orders all events that1 come to pass. The truth is, we here in England, of late, talk so much of Fortune and of the Fortunate; that it seems as if we were in some Heathen Nation. I am sure no man can, or dares consult with God, or acknowledge him in any unlawful things, to gratifie their Covetous Appeties; if they do, let them tremble. Would they have God to Patronize their wickedness? Brethren, we should never step one step, in doing any thing which we have cause to doubt is sinful; or that which we cannot safely seek to God for a blessing upon.
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