It is in the Greek, NONLATINALPHABET Woe to the world because of Scandals. Now the Grammarians tell us that this word NONLATINALPHABET comes from NONLATINALPHABET, to Halt, or to be Lame:
It is in the Greek, Woe to the world Because of Scandals. Now the Grammarians tell us that this word comes from, to Halt, or to be Lame:
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and by a Metaphor is used in the New Testament to signifie whatsoever administreth an occasion of falling into sin, or is a temptation thereunto. In Rom. 14. 13. NONLATINALPHABET, a Stumbling-block, and NONLATINALPHABET ▪ are put together, to express the same thing: Iudge this rather, that no man put NONLATINALPHABET, a stumbling-block, NONLATINALPHABET,
and by a Metaphor is used in the New Testament to signify whatsoever administereth an occasion of falling into since, or is a temptation thereunto. In Rom. 14. 13., a Stumbling-block, and ▪ Are put together, to express the same thing: Judge this rather, that no man put, a stumbling-block,,
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And 1 Pet. 2. 8. NONLATINALPHABET, and NONLATINALPHABET, a stone of stumbling, and rock of offence, or scandal, are also two phrases of the same signification. And accordingly NONLATINALPHABET signifies to make ones Brother to offend, or to fall into sin, 1 Cor. 8. 13. And whereas in the verse following our Text, NONLATINALPHABET is translated offend;
And 1 Pet. 2. 8., and, a stone of stumbling, and rock of offence, or scandal, Are also two phrases of the same signification. And accordingly signifies to make ones Brother to offend, or to fallen into since, 1 Cor. 8. 13. And whereas in the verse following our Text, is translated offend;
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An Offence taken, or taken and not given, is, when words or actions that are well intended, and in themselves either good or lawfull, are so construed as to be made an occasion of sinning.
an Offence taken, or taken and not given, is, when words or actions that Are well intended, and in themselves either good or lawful, Are so construed as to be made an occasion of sinning.
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And in this acceptation of the word Offence, the best actions that ever were done may accidentally become Offences, or Scandals; and the best men that have ever lived may happen to be Offenders, or Scandalizers. Our Saviour himself (as appears from the now cited Text) was one from whom Offence came, and that mighty Offence too;
And in this acceptation of the word Offence, the best actions that ever were done may accidentally become Offences, or Scandals; and the best men that have ever lived may happen to be Offenders, or Scandalizers. Our Saviour himself (as appears from the now cited Text) was one from whom Offence Come, and that mighty Offence too;
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Now both these sorts of Offences, viz. those given and those onely taken, are to be understood in this saying in the Text, Woe to the world because of Offences;
Now both these sorts of Offences, viz. those given and those only taken, Are to be understood in this saying in the Text, Woe to the world Because of Offences;
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and to Redeem us from all iniquity, yet his Grace is received in vain, and turned also into wantouness, by the generality of those that profess faith in him.
and to redeem us from all iniquity, yet his Grace is received in vain, and turned also into wantouness, by the generality of those that profess faith in him.
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So that the Iews could not more vie with the Gentiles in wickedness, than the Christians may vie with both Iews and Gentiles. And, to our great grief and shame be it spoken, this may too truly be affirmed, of those that pass under the name of Protestant and Reformed, as well as of Popish Professors of Christianity.
So that the Iews could not more vie with the Gentiles in wickedness, than the Christians may vie with both Iews and Gentiles. And, to our great grief and shame be it spoken, this may too truly be affirmed, of those that pass under the name of Protestant and Reformed, as well as of Popish Professors of Christianity.
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yet the far greater part of all Societies of men in all Ages have hitherto greatly corrupted their ways. And, which is never sufficiently to be laid to heart, this Present Age is in divers respects more debauched than many, if not than all, the foregoing:
yet the Far greater part of all Societies of men in all Ages have hitherto greatly corrupted their ways. And, which is never sufficiently to be laid to heart, this Present Age is in diverse respects more debauched than many, if not than all, the foregoing:
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It is impossible but all places must be full of Stumbling-blocks, and 'tis impossible too but that many will fall over them, and break their Necks; as will be shewn anon. We add hereunto that,
It is impossible but all places must be full of Stumbling-blocks, and it's impossible too but that many will fallen over them, and break their Necks; as will be shown anon. We add hereunto that,
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2. It must needs be that Offences come, because God Almighty hath, for great Ends, determined, not to prevent these natural effects of Folly and Wickedness;
2. It must needs be that Offences come, Because God Almighty hath, for great Ends, determined, not to prevent these natural effects of Folly and Wickedness;
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Upon which account we reade in the Prophesie of Ezekiel, Chap. 3. 20. of God 's laying a Stumbling-block before him that turns from his righteousness and committeth iniquity.
Upon which account we read in the Prophesy of Ezekielem, Chap. 3. 20. of God is laying a Stumbling-block before him that turns from his righteousness and Committeth iniquity.
And it is an idiom of the Hebrew Language, which we find often in the Holy Scriptures, to express that as done by another, which is onely permitted to be done.
And it is an idiom of the Hebrew Language, which we find often in the Holy Scriptures, to express that as done by Another, which is only permitted to be done.
To give but one instance of this, God is said in one place, to move David to number the People, whereas 'tis said in another, that Satan moved David hereunto;
To give but one instance of this, God is said in one place, to move David to number the People, whereas it's said in Another, that Satan moved David hereunto;
1. One Reason wherefore God hath determined not to hinder the folly and wickedness of men from being the causes of Offences, is the same that is given,
1. One Reason Wherefore God hath determined not to hinder the folly and wickedness of men from being the Causes of Offences, is the same that is given,
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Even so, there must be Offences and Scandals, that there may be a manifest difference and discrimination made, between the sincere and the insincere Professors of Religion:
Even so, there must be Offences and Scandals, that there may be a manifest difference and discrimination made, between the sincere and the insincere Professors of Religion:
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That a difference may be made, between those Wise Builders, who have founded their houses upon a Rock, and those Foolish ones, who have built them upon the Sand: Between those who have embraced Religion for its own sake,
That a difference may be made, between those Wise Builders, who have founded their houses upon a Rock, and those Foolish ones, who have built them upon the Sand: Between those who have embraced Religion for its own sake,
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and those who have embraced it for the sake of their Temporal interest; and are engaged in the ways thereof, from corrupt Motives and carnal Principles.
and those who have embraced it for the sake of their Temporal Interest; and Are engaged in the ways thereof, from corrupt Motives and carnal Principles.
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Thus did God Almighty permit False Prophets to work wonders by the Power of the Devil, to draw the People to Idolatry, in order to the making of this discrimination;
Thus did God Almighty permit False prophets to work wonders by the Power of the devil, to draw the People to Idolatry, in order to the making of this discrimination;
or a Dreamer of dreams, and giveth thee a Sign or a Wonder, and the Sign or the Wonder come to pass, whereof he spake unto thee, saying, Let us go after other Gods, which thou hast not known, and let us serve them:
or a Dreamer of dreams, and gives thee a Signen or a Wonder, and the Signen or the Wonder come to pass, whereof he spoke unto thee, saying, Let us go After other God's, which thou hast not known, and let us serve them:
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For the same reason likewise, did not God restrain Ieroboam, Ahab, or the other wicked Kings, Who made Israel to sin, from laying before their People the great Offences and Scandals of the Golden Calves, &c. and temptations to Idolatry by their Precepts and Examples:
For the same reason likewise, did not God restrain Jeroboam, Ahab, or the other wicked Kings, Who made Israel to since, from laying before their People the great Offences and Scandals of the Golden Calves, etc. and temptations to Idolatry by their Precepts and Examples:
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And by this means, an apparent difference was actually made, between those who were onely Iews outwardly, and those who were Iews inwardly. By this means were those seven thousand, who hated Idolatry, distinguished from the rest of the People.
And by this means, an apparent difference was actually made, between those who were only Iews outwardly, and those who were Iews inwardly. By this means were those seven thousand, who hated Idolatry, distinguished from the rest of the People.
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2. Another Reason, why God hath determined the not restraining of men from giving Offence, or being the Causes of Scandals, is, that by them the Obdurate may, in his just judgment, be more hardned.
2. another Reason, why God hath determined thee not restraining of men from giving Offence, or being the Causes of Scandals, is, that by them the Obdurate may, in his just judgement, be more hardened.
as we reade 1 Thess. 2. 11, For this cause God shall send them strong delusions (or shall permit them to be sent) that they may believe a lie (or that the hypocritical Professors of Christianity may believe a lie) that they all might be damned, who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
as we read 1 Thess 2. 11, For this cause God shall send them strong delusions (or shall permit them to be sent) that they may believe a lie (or that the hypocritical Professors of Christianity may believe a lie) that they all might be damned, who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
And we may be assured, that for both the Reasons now given, God hath permitted the Roman Hierarchy to bring so horrible a Scandal upon the Christian Religion, for so many Ages past;
And we may be assured, that for both the Reasons now given, God hath permitted the Roman Hierarchy to bring so horrible a Scandal upon the Christian Religion, for so many Ages past;
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Many thousands having chosen the loss of all, and even the most Cruel deaths, rather than to embrace those Principles, and comply with those Practices;
Many thousands having chosen the loss of all, and even the most Cruel death's, rather than to embrace those Principles, and comply with those Practices;
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gross Idolatry of several kinds (such Idolatry as that grosser is not to be found among the Pagans) unsatiable Covetousness and Ambition, and monstrous Cruelty, with true Christianity; and a careless and dissolute life in this world, with the hopes of Happiness in the other.
gross Idolatry of several Kinds (such Idolatry as that grosser is not to be found among the Pagans) unsatiable Covetousness and Ambition, and monstrous Cruelty, with true Christianity; and a careless and dissolute life in this world, with the hope's of Happiness in the other.
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And for both these reasons hath God, we may be sure, permitted also fearfull Offences and Scandals to come by Protestants; by those who make a Profession of this our holy Religion (of true and genuine Christianity, purged from all Popish mixtures) which unto all sincere and pious Protestants, are matter of most bitter Lamentation:
And for both these Reasons hath God, we may be sure, permitted also fearful Offences and Scandals to come by Protestants; by those who make a Profession of this our holy Religion (of true and genuine Christianity, purged from all Popish mixtures) which unto all sincere and pious Protestants, Are matter of most bitter Lamentation:
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Particularly the Drunkenness, Vncleanness and Profaneness of Multitudes that profess the Reformed Religion, and the Scandal of Rebellion and Treasonable Conspiracies, that some of them have incurred the guilt of;
Particularly the drunkenness, Uncleanness and Profaneness of Multitudes that profess the Reformed Religion, and the Scandal of Rebellion and Treasonable Conspiracies, that Some of them have incurred the guilt of;
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Though all good Protestants do bless God heartily, for the Discovery of such Conspiracies, and for the Defeating of open Resistences of the Higher Powers, and secret Plots against them;
Though all good Protestants do bless God heartily, for the Discovery of such Conspiracies, and for the Defeating of open Resistences of the Higher Powers, and secret Plots against them;
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by which a woefull Blot is cast upon our Religion, and particularly by this last wicked Conspiracy of some Mad Desperate People, who call themselves Protestants.
by which a woeful Blot is cast upon our Religion, and particularly by this last wicked conspiracy of Some Mad Desperate People, who call themselves Protestants.
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Now, I say, for both the forementioned reasons, we may be assured God Almighty hath permitted such fearfull Offences and Scandals, to come by professed Protestants, Viz.
Now, I say, for both the forementioned Reasons, we may be assured God Almighty hath permitted such fearful Offences and Scandals, to come by professed Protestants, Viz.
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Those who are well Grounded in our Religion, and embrace it like Wise and Understanding men, viz. because of the excellency of its Principles, will not be tempted to think one jot the worse of it, in regard of these Offences. Such will consider that if these can make a reasonable objection against the truth of the Protestant Religion, the same objection lies every whit as strong, against the truth of Christianity: For even in the First and Purest Ages of Christianity, there were as wicked people found among the Professors of it,
Those who Are well Grounded in our Religion, and embrace it like Wise and Understanding men, viz. Because of the excellency of its Principles, will not be tempted to think one jot the Worse of it, in regard of these Offences. Such will Consider that if these can make a reasonable objection against the truth of the Protestant Religion, the same objection lies every whit as strong, against the truth of Christianity: For even in the First and Purest Ages of Christianity, there were as wicked people found among the Professors of it,
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whilst those that have embraced it onely because it is the Religion of their Countrey, or on such like weak and sleight Grounds, do often find this Objection too strong for them;
while those that have embraced it only Because it is the Religion of their Country, or on such like weak and sleight Grounds, do often find this Objection too strong for them;
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And then especially are such in danger of Apostatizing, by means of this Scandal of Treasons and Rebellions particularly (as often as these sins are found among Protestants) when the Adversaries of our Religion do assault them with the Sophistical Argument drawn from this Scandal, with all the Advantage of their Sophistry.
And then especially Are such in danger of Apostatizing, by means of this Scandal of Treasons and Rebellions particularly (as often as these Sins Are found among Protestants) when the Adversaries of our Religion do assault them with the Sophistical Argument drawn from this Scandal, with all the Advantage of their Sophistry.
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Sol. I answer, that Popish Treasons and Conspiracies may not be used by us, as an Argument against the Popish Religion (nor are they so used by any wise man, that I know of) because,
Sol. I answer, that Popish Treasons and Conspiracies may not be used by us, as an Argument against the Popish Religion (nor Are they so used by any wise man, that I know of) Because,
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But this can never be shewed, but the perfectly contrary who cannot shew? And as for the Principles that some Protestants have imbibed, they are not Protestants in imbibing them,
But this can never be showed, but the perfectly contrary who cannot show? And as for the Principles that Some Protestants have imbibed, they Are not Protestants in imbibing them,
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Again Secondly, God also permits these grievous Offences to come by Protestants (as for the making the forementioned discrimination between Protestants and Protestants,
Again Secondly, God also permits these grievous Offences to come by Protestants (as for the making the forementioned discrimination between Protestants and Protestants,
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In Rom. 2. 21, 22, &c. the Apostle saith, Thou that teachest another, teachest thou not thy self? thou that preachest a man should not steal, dost thou steal? thou that sayest a man should not commit Adultery, dost thou commit Adultery? thou that abhorrest Idols, dost thou commit Sacrilege? thou that makest thy boast of the Law, through breaking the Law, dishonourest thou God? then it follows, For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles, through you.
In Rom. 2. 21, 22, etc. the Apostle Says, Thou that Teachest Another, Teachest thou not thy self? thou that Preachest a man should not steal, dost thou steal? thou that Sayest a man should not commit Adultery, dost thou commit Adultery? thou that Abhorrest Idols, dost thou commit Sacrilege? thou that Makest thy boast of the Law, through breaking the Law, dishonourest thou God? then it follows, For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles, through you.
To keep to the instances of Rebellion and Treason, the Papists, when they see such doings among Protestants, (willingly overlooking the innumerable instances of this nature which themselves are so infamous for throughout the world:
To keep to the instances of Rebellion and Treason, the Papists, when they see such doings among Protestants, (willingly overlooking the innumerable instances of this nature which themselves Are so infamous for throughout the world:
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And seeming not to know what Principles they have to encourage them in such Practices) they immediately cry out, These are your Protestants, and this is their Religion;
And seeming not to know what Principles they have to encourage them in such Practices) they immediately cry out, These Are your Protestants, and this is their Religion;
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And they urge the same Argument for the utter destruction of the Protestant Religion, that was used by Bishlam, and his Company, to King Artaxerxes, against the Rebuilding of Ierusalem, viz. This City is a Rebellious City,
And they urge the same Argument for the utter destruction of the Protestant Religion, that was used by Bishlam, and his Company, to King Artaxerxes, against the Rebuilding of Ierusalem, viz. This city is a Rebellious city,
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and that those who have the light, but wilfully shut their eyes against it (as one would think those Papists do who live among us) and will not be convinced by the strongest and most powerfull Arguments, may be made blind. And Offences, or Scandals, are great instruments in the hand of the Divine Justice, for this purpose. III. I come to shew that Offences are of woefull consequence.
and that those who have the Light, but wilfully shut their eyes against it (as one would think those Papists do who live among us) and will not be convinced by the Strongest and most powerful Arguments, may be made blind. And Offences, or Scandals, Are great Instruments in the hand of the Divine justice, for this purpose. III. I come to show that Offences Are of woeful consequence.
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It hath been intimated already, that such is the Folly and Wickedness of the Generality, that when these Snares are laid before them, they occasion their falling into Sin; and also Multitudes in all places are mightily hardened in sin, by the means of them.
It hath been intimated already, that such is the Folly and Wickedness of the Generality, that when these Snares Are laid before them, they occasion their falling into since; and also Multitudes in all places Are mightily hardened in since, by the means of them.
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Wicked men are the most Pernicious instruments, the Devil can make use of, in the carrying on his great work, of drawing men into Sin, and, by that means, into Misery both here and hereafter, both temporal and eternal.
Wicked men Are the most Pernicious Instruments, the devil can make use of, in the carrying on his great work, of drawing men into since, and, by that means, into Misery both Here and hereafter, both temporal and Eternal.
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As they are of their Father the Devil, so his works they doe, as our Lord said of the Pharisees; they doe this work which is most properly and peculiarly the work of the Devil, with strange success.
As they Are of their Father the devil, so his works they do, as our Lord said of the Pharisees; they do this work which is most properly and peculiarly the work of the devil, with strange success.
And then do offences prove the most fatal stumbling-blocks, when those by whom they come are men in circumstances to work forceably upon the hopes and fears of others:
And then do offences prove the most fatal stumbling-blocks, when those by whom they come Are men in Circumstances to work Forcibly upon the hope's and fears of Others:
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Again then are Offences very fatal stumbling-blocks, when those by whom they come, are in great repute for Wisdom. Men are apt to give up themselves to be led blindfold by those whom they take to be mighty Wise.
Again then Are Offences very fatal stumbling-blocks, when those by whom they come, Are in great repute for Wisdom. Men Are apt to give up themselves to be led blindfold by those whom they take to be mighty Wise.
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But of more force are those Offences to draw men into Sin, which come by Sly Hypocrites, who have deceived people into a wonderfull opinion of their Godliness.
But of more force Are those Offences to draw men into since, which come by Sly Hypocrites, who have deceived people into a wonderful opinion of their Godliness.
2. Multitudes also in all places are grievously Hardned in sin, by the means of Offences; as when they come by great Professors of Religion especially.
2. Multitudes also in all places Are grievously Hardened in since, by the means of Offences; as when they come by great Professors of Religion especially.
Ignorant people, and such as have little kindness for Religion, be they never so knowing, are too apt to conclude from thence, that either Religion is a mere Cheat, and hath nothing of reality in it;
Ignorant people, and such as have little kindness for Religion, be they never so knowing, Are too apt to conclude from thence, that either Religion is a mere Cheat, and hath nothing of reality in it;
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or, if it hath, that it may admit of certain evil practices, in order to certain good ends: Or that the miscarriages they behold in those Religious men, are such as a man may be guilty of, and yet be truly Religious:
or, if it hath, that it may admit of certain evil practices, in order to certain good ends: Or that the miscarriages they behold in those Religious men, Are such as a man may be guilty of, and yet be truly Religious:
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and that they are but the Spots of God's Children: All which Conclusions, though they be not errors of a like hainous nature, yet are of much a like dangerous consequence. And though it cannot but be observed, that there are many noted Professors of Religion that live Extraordinarily good lives;
and that they Are but the Spots of God's Children: All which Conclusions, though they be not errors of a like heinous nature, yet Are of much a like dangerous consequence. And though it cannot but be observed, that there Are many noted Professors of Religion that live Extraordinarily good lives;
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yet men that have no mind to be good, and that encourage themselves, as much as they can, to live wickedly, will not inferr from hence, that these do excell the Scandalous Professors in real Goodness,
yet men that have no mind to be good, and that encourage themselves, as much as they can, to live wickedly, will not infer from hence, that these do excel the Scandalous Professors in real goodness,
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but rather in Slyness. They will perswade themselves, to conclude nothing more from hence, than that these have a better faculty at hiding their sins from the Eye of the World.
but rather in Slyness. They will persuade themselves, to conclude nothing more from hence, than that these have a better faculty At hiding their Sins from the Eye of the World.
And thus, I say, are wicked men rendered more Obdurate, are more hardned in their sins, by the means of Offences; and by the Offences especially of those who have been noted Professors of Religion. The horrible Offence that David was guilty of, in those two fearfull Sins, caused (as Nathan told him) the Enemies of the Lord to blaspheme;
And thus, I say, Are wicked men rendered more Obdurate, Are more hardened in their Sins, by the means of Offences; and by the Offences especially of those who have been noted Professors of Religion. The horrible Offence that David was guilty of, in those two fearful Sins, caused (as Nathan told him) the Enemies of the Lord to Blaspheme;
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For which reason, though David was so forgiven upon his true Repentance, as not to be punished for them in the World to come, yet he paid most dearly for them in this World.
For which reason, though David was so forgiven upon his true Repentance, as not to be punished for them in the World to come, yet he paid most dearly for them in this World.
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That the case of such is most deplorable, will be seen by what our Saviour saith, immediately before the words of my Text, viz. But whoso shall offend one of these little ones that believe in me, it were better for him that a Millstone were hanged about his neck,
That the case of such is most deplorable, will be seen by what our Saviour Says, immediately before the words of my Text, viz. But whoso shall offend one of these little ones that believe in me, it were better for him that a Millstone were hanged about his neck,
and that he were drowned in the depth of the Sea. And St. Mark relateth the same words, Chap. 9. 42. and so doth St. Luke too, Chap. 17. 2. that the greater regard may be given unto them.
and that he were drowned in the depth of the Sea. And Saint Mark relateth the same words, Chap. 9. 42. and so does Saint Lycia too, Chap. 17. 2. that the greater regard may be given unto them.
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And mark, the Condition of that man is declared to be thus dreadfull, who hath caused to offend any one, and that of the meanest and weakest of those that believe in Christ. How unexpressibly sad and dismal then, shall his Punishment be, who in this sense hath Offended many! I mean upon supposition, he prevents it not, by timely Repentance and Reformation.
And mark, the Condition of that man is declared to be thus dreadful, who hath caused to offend any one, and that of the Meanest and Weakest of those that believe in christ. How unexpressibly sad and dismal then, shall his Punishment be, who in this sense hath Offended many! I mean upon supposition, he prevents it not, by timely Repentance and Reformation.
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I will conclude the Doctrinal part with those words, Deut. 27. 18. Cursed be he that maketh the blind to wander out of the way (or that shall put a stumbling-block before the blind, contrary to the Law of God.
I will conclude the Doctrinal part with those words, Deuteronomy 27. 18. Cursed be he that makes the blind to wander out of the Way (or that shall put a stumbling-block before the blind, contrary to the Law of God.
How Infinitely are we all concerned, as we would not have the Woe pronounced against those by whom Offences come, for our Portion, to look to it that we be not found of that number!
How Infinitely Are we all concerned, as we would not have the Woe pronounced against those by whom Offences come, for our Portion, to look to it that we be not found of that number!
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and to doe all that lies in our power, for the time to come, not onely to give no Offence in any thing (according to St. Paul 's advice 2 Cor. 6. 3.) but also to Repair the injury we have done to Religion, and to the Souls of men, by whatsoever Offences we have occasioned.
and to do all that lies in our power, for the time to come, not only to give no Offence in any thing (according to Saint Paul is Advice 2 Cor. 6. 3.) but also to Repair the injury we have done to Religion, and to the Souls of men, by whatsoever Offences we have occasioned.
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if I should make him guilty of this sin of Offending, who happens to lead his Brother into any false Notion, I should be forced to assert, that a man may be guilty of giving Offence, and not be able to know he is so.
if I should make him guilty of this since of Offending, who happens to led his Brother into any false Notion, I should be forced to assert, that a man may be guilty of giving Offence, and not be able to know he is so.
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But it is not to be imagined, that a Sin which hath so great a Woe attending it as this in the Text, can possibly be a Sin of Unavoidable infirmity, or invincible Ignorance.
But it is not to be imagined, that a since which hath so great a Woe attending it as this in the Text, can possibly be a since of Unavoidable infirmity, or invincible Ignorance.
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I will give a few instances of such false and corrupt Principles, viz. That God is the Author of Sin, That he not onely foreknows all the sins of men but hath also decreed them: Which in other words is the same with the former.
I will give a few instances of such false and corrupt Principles, viz. That God is the Author of since, That he not only foreknows all the Sins of men but hath also decreed them: Which in other words is the same with the former.
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All these, to which I might add abundance more of like nature, wherewith mens minds have been corrupted, do manifestly encourage to a careless, loose and irreligious Life.
All these, to which I might add abundance more of like nature, wherewith men's minds have been corrupted, do manifestly encourage to a careless, lose and irreligious Life.
that encourage Rebellion, and Treasonable practices, with which latter too many corrupt and spurious Protestants have declared themselves to be infected, to the great scandal of our holy Religion; as hath already been observed.
that encourage Rebellion, and Treasonable practices, with which latter too many corrupt and spurious Protestants have declared themselves to be infected, to the great scandal of our holy Religion; as hath already been observed.
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Of this Rank are also those Doctrines, both Popish and Fanatical, that tend to make men Fierce and Bitter, Proud and Selfish; that destroy Charity, and spoil mens tempers.
Of this Rank Are also those Doctrines, both Popish and Fanatical, that tend to make men Fierce and Bitter, Proud and Selfish; that destroy Charity, and spoil men's tempers.
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Now those that propagate any such Principles, as either directly, or by manifest and plain consequence, tend to make the Embracers of them irreligious,
Now those that propagate any such Principles, as either directly, or by manifest and plain consequence, tend to make the Embracers of them irreligious,
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The Apostle St. Paul charged Timothy to beware of being found in the number of these, 2 Ep. 2. ch. 15, 16, 17. Study to shew thy self approved unto God, a Workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
The Apostle Saint Paul charged Timothy to beware of being found in the number of these, 2 Epistle 2. changed. 15, 16, 17. Study to show thy self approved unto God, a Workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
But shun prophane and vain bablings (the wretched Doctrines of Seducers) for they will encrease unto more ungodliness (or greatly encouage wickedness.) And their words will eat as doth a Canker, of whom is Hymeneus and Philetus, who concerning the truth have erred, saying, that the Resurrection is past already;
But shun profane and vain babblings (the wretched Doctrines of Seducers) for they will increase unto more ungodliness (or greatly encouage wickedness.) And their words will eat as does a Canker, of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus, who Concerning the truth have erred, saying, that the Resurrection is passed already;
that are guilty of causing men to sin by corrupting their judgments, may (till they become true Penitents) look upon themselves as greatly concerned in those words of our Saviour, Matt. 5. 19. Whosoever shall break one of these least Commandments,
that Are guilty of causing men to sin by corrupting their Judgments, may (till they become true Penitents) look upon themselves as greatly concerned in those words of our Saviour, Matt. 5. 19. Whosoever shall break one of these lest commandments,
and shall teach men so (shall teach men to evacuate and destroy the force of any one Commandment of the Moral Law) he shall be called the least in the Kingdom of Heaven.
and shall teach men so (shall teach men to evacuate and destroy the force of any one Commandment of the Moral Law) he shall be called the least in the Kingdom of Heaven.
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Or, as Dr. Hammond interprets it, He shall be thought unworthy of having his name written, in the Catalogue of Christians here, or of Saints hereafter.
Or, as Dr. Hammond interprets it, He shall be Thought unworthy of having his name written, in the Catalogue of Christians Here, or of Saints hereafter.
But before I conclude the Argument I am now upon, I think my self obliged to add, that I would not for a World, have had a hand in possessing mens minds with those Principles, which have administred to our Lamentable and most Unchristian Divisions; and,
But before I conclude the Argument I am now upon, I think my self obliged to add, that I would not for a World, have had a hand in possessing men's minds with those Principles, which have administered to our Lamentable and most Unchristian Divisions; and,
while they are entertained, will make all endeavours for the Healing of them ineffectual: viz. such as these, That National Churches are no Churches of Christ.
while they Are entertained, will make all endeavours for the Healing of them ineffectual: viz. such as these, That National Churches Are no Churches of christ.
That there is no such tie between Ministers and their People, but that the People may cast them off, whensoever they think they can Edifie more by any other:
That there is no such tie between Ministers and their People, but that the People may cast them off, whensoever they think they can Edify more by any other:
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I say I, would not for a World, have had a hand in the Propagating of these, and many the like Notions, which of late years have strangely prevailed among us:
I say I, would not for a World, have had a hand in the Propagating of these, and many the like Notions, which of late Years have strangely prevailed among us:
Of making them strangely Censorious and Vncharitable, mighty Vnmanageable and Vngovernable, extremely Conceited, Vain and Wanton, and most Vnfixed and Vnsettled: Innumerable of those who have entertained such Principles, having been known to run from one Sect to another, till they have at last settled in Quakerism,
Of making them strangely Censorious and Uncharitable, mighty Unmanageable and Ungovernable, extremely Conceited, Vain and Wanton, and most Unfixed and Unsettled: Innumerable of those who have entertained such Principles, having been known to run from one Sect to Another, till they have At last settled in Quakerism,
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I pray take notice that what I have now said, hath not proceeded from the least pique at Persons, but from pure good-will to those who are herein concerned:
I pray take notice that what I have now said, hath not proceeded from the least pique At Persons, but from pure goodwill to those who Are herein concerned:
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and the welfare of the Publique. And having solemnly declared this, I hope I shall not need to use St. Paul 's Expostulation, Am I therefore become your Enemy,
and the welfare of the Public. And having solemnly declared this, I hope I shall not need to use Saint Paul is Expostulation, Am I Therefore become your Enemy,
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II. Another way of Offending, or making people to Offend, is inticing them to Sin by wicked Advice and Solicitations; which is an horribly bad way indeed: But,
II another Way of Offending, or making people to Offend, is enticing them to since by wicked advice and Solicitations; which is an horribly bad Way indeed: But,
as bad as it is, it is very common. Particularly, as to intemperate Drinking, how common is it grown in this most dissolute Age, not onely to intice, but even to force men to this Sin!
as bad as it is, it is very Common. Particularly, as to intemperate Drinking, how Common is it grown in this most dissolute Age, not only to entice, but even to force men to this since!
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and maketh him drunk, &c. Hab. 2. 15. And there is a fine device of Good-Fellows, to force down Drink Civilly and Gentily, namely, that of multiplying Healths;
and makes him drunk, etc. Hab. 2. 15. And there is a fine device of Good-Fellows, to force down Drink Civilly and Gentily, namely, that of multiplying Healths;
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which, of late years, to our Amazement have been practised, by more among us, than have been known to adventure upon so fearfull a sin, in some whole Ages heretofore.
which, of late Years, to our Amazement have been practised, by more among us, than have been known to adventure upon so fearful a since, in Some Whole Ages heretofore.
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Now these Tempters of others to Wickedness, are Daring Sinners indeed, Who, as the Apostle saith, Rom. 1. 32. knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not onely doe the same,
Now these Tempters of Others to Wickedness, Are Daring Sinners indeed, Who, as the Apostle Says, Rom. 1. 32. knowing the judgement of God, that they which commit such things Are worthy of death, not only do the same,
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and they are not content to be damned for their own sins onely, but must have their Reckoning inhaunced by the Sins of others, which they make their own. And therefore they seem not to be satisfied with the same damnation for kind, with that of the Devils, without the same damnation for degree too. III.
and they Are not content to be damned for their own Sins only, but must have their Reckoning enhanced by the Sins of Others, which they make their own. And Therefore they seem not to be satisfied with the same damnation for kind, with that of the Devils, without the same damnation for degree too. III.
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See what our Lord saith of the Stony ground Hearers, Matt. 4. 17. These are they which are sown on stony ground, who when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness;
See what our Lord Says of the Stony ground Hearers, Matt. 4. 17. These Are they which Are sown on stony ground, who when they have herd the word, immediately receive it with gladness;
and have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: Afterwards, when Affliction or Persecution ariseth for the word's sake, immediately they are offended: or fall away.
and have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: Afterwards, when Affliction or Persecution arises for the word's sake, immediately they Are offended: or fallen away.
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And by this means, I fear, not a few poor Souls have been utterly ruined, who have given more credit to these Wretched People, than to their Saviour, or to those Good men who assure them, that such Representations are most false and unworthy, from their own Experience.
And by this means, I Fear, not a few poor Souls have been utterly ruined, who have given more credit to these Wretched People, than to their Saviour, or to those Good men who assure them, that such Representations Are most false and unworthy, from their own Experience.
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3. Another Offence under this Head is, that which was charged by our Blessed Saviour upon the Pharisees, viz. Binding of Heavy Burthens; and Teaching for Doctrines the Commandments of Men:
3. another Offence under this Head is, that which was charged by our Blessed Saviour upon the Pharisees, viz. Binding of Heavy Burdens; and Teaching for Doctrines the commandments of Men:
Or, making a great number of Additions of their own to the Laws of God; and imposing them as necessary to Salvation. And so making Religion to be indeed a mighty burthensome and uneasie thing.
Or, making a great number of Additions of their own to the Laws of God; and imposing them as necessary to Salvation. And so making Religion to be indeed a mighty burdensome and uneasy thing.
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nor enjoyned any thing of her own as necessary to Salvation; but onely in order to the more Solemn Administration of Divine Worship, according to general Rules laid down in Scripture:
nor enjoined any thing of her own as necessary to Salvation; but only in order to the more Solemn Administration of Divine Worship, according to general Rules laid down in Scripture:
Which hath not determined, as all sober men will grant, the particular circumstances of Worship, but prescribed Rules in general, whereby the Governours of Churches may determine them.
Which hath not determined, as all Sobrium men will grant, the particular Circumstances of Worship, but prescribed Rules in general, whereby the Governors of Churches may determine them.
4. Another Offence, under this third Head, is Treating of those who have fallen into Errours of Judgment or Practice, with too great Harshness and Severity. I mean, continually inveighing against them, with mighty Heat and Fierceness;
4. another Offence, under this third Head, is Treating of those who have fallen into Errors of Judgement or Practice, with too great Harshness and Severity. I mean, continually inveighing against them, with mighty Heat and Fierceness;
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Dr. Hammond 's Paraphrase upon these words, in meekness instructing those that oppose themselves, is this; Dealing with those who are of different Opinions from us, with great temper and calmness,
Dr. Hammond is paraphrase upon these words, in meekness instructing those that oppose themselves, is this; Dealing with those who Are of different Opinions from us, with great temper and calmness,
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Nor again, is this angry passionate way of dealing with such Persons, to follow the counsel of the same Apostle, Gal. 6. 1. Brethren if any man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such a one in the Spirit of Meekness;
Nor again, is this angry passionate Way of dealing with such Persons, to follow the counsel of the same Apostle, Gal. 6. 1. Brothers if any man be overtaken in a fault, you which Are spiritual, restore such a one in the Spirit of Meekness;
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Considering that thou art no less liable both to Errours of Judgment and Practice, than is thy Brother; and art not kept by thine own strength, from falling into his Errours.
Considering that thou art no less liable both to Errors of Judgement and Practice, than is thy Brother; and art not kept by thine own strength, from falling into his Errors.
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And let me take this Opportunity to mind you likewise, that it is yet more Unchristian, to be severe upon those whom we perceive to be sensible of their having been in an Errour,
And let me take this Opportunity to mind you likewise, that it is yet more Unchristian, to be severe upon those whom we perceive to be sensible of their having been in an Error,
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and to load them with heavy Censures, as if the change that is observed in them hath proceeded, not from any good Principle, not from Conviction of judgment,
and to load them with heavy Censures, as if the change that is observed in them hath proceeded, not from any good Principle, not from Conviction of judgement,
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And this Behaviour towards such is mightily discouraging, and therefore a great Offence, Scandal and Stumbling-block, both to them, and to those who still persist in their Errours.
And this Behaviour towards such is mightily discouraging, and Therefore a great Offence, Scandal and Stumbling-block, both to them, and to those who still persist in their Errors.
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1. That it is a great Rashness, and a great Wickedness too, thus to judge of Peoples hearts. What is this but to assume to our selves the peculiar Prerogative of God Almighty?
1. That it is a great Rashness, and a great Wickedness too, thus to judge of Peoples hearts. What is this but to assume to our selves the peculiar Prerogative of God Almighty?
4. That an unkind treating of those who now come over to our Communion, is a plain demonstration, that we have as little true love for our Church, as we have for the Souls of those we thus discourage.
4. That an unkind treating of those who now come over to our Communion, is a plain demonstration, that we have as little true love for our Church, as we have for the Souls of those we thus discourage.
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Lastly, To give these discouragements, is to put an Effectual Affront upon our Governours. For those that doe so, do as good as plainly tell the World, that they look upon their Design in the Execution of the Laws, to be mere Revenge, and not the Reformation of Offenders. Or if they would be thought not to have such a base opinion of their Governours, they must acknowledge that they doe what they can, to render their true Design therein Unsuccessfull.
Lastly, To give these discouragements, is to put an Effectual Affront upon our Governors. For those that do so, do as good as plainly tell the World, that they look upon their Design in the Execution of the Laws, to be mere Revenge, and not the Reformation of Offenders. Or if they would be Thought not to have such a base opinion of their Governors, they must acknowledge that they do what they can, to render their true Design therein Unsuccessful.
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as they would approve themselves Good Churchmen, and truly Loyal Subjects; and, much more, as they would approve themselves Good Christians, who dread to fall under the Sad Woe pronounced in my Text, against those by whom Offences come.
as they would approve themselves Good Churchmen, and truly Loyal Subject's; and, much more, as they would approve themselves Good Christians, who dread to fallen under the Sad Woe pronounced in my Text, against those by whom Offences come.
Evil Examples are extremely Scandalous and Offensive, by the means of the great inclination of Mankind to Imitation. 'Tis a known saying, Plus docent Exempla quam Praecepta, The most powerfull way of teaching is by Examples,
Evil Examples Are extremely Scandalous and Offensive, by the means of the great inclination of Mankind to Imitation. It's a known saying, Plus docent Exempla quam Praecepta, The most powerful Way of teaching is by Examples,
And let a man Prescribe to others never so Excellent Rules of Life, if he himself be observed not to walk by those Rules, he had e'en as good hold his peace,
And let a man Prescribe to Others never so Excellent Rules of Life, if he himself be observed not to walk by those Rules, he had even as good hold his peace,
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This man's Example is a Confutation of his Doctrine and Advice; and he ought to expect no other Reply to it but this, Cur verba audio, cum facta videam, What regard is to be had to thy Words, when they are so contradicted by thy Practice? And, above all, the bad Examples of Magistrates and Ministers, Parents and Masters of Families, and Instructers of Youth, and of People that are noted for Wisdom, or for the Profession of Religion (as hath already been shewed) have the most Malign and Fatal Influence.
This Man's Exampl is a Confutation of his Doctrine and advice; and he ought to expect no other Reply to it but this, Cur verba audio, cum facta videam, What regard is to be had to thy Words, when they Are so contradicted by thy Practice? And, above all, the bad Examples of Magistrates and Ministers, Parents and Masters of Families, and Instructers of Youth, and of People that Are noted for Wisdom, or for the Profession of Religion (as hath already been showed) have the most Malign and Fatal Influence.
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I will single the bad Example of Parents out of all these. It is a plain case, that the Wickedness of the World is mostly owing to the Examples of Drunkenness, Swearing, Profanation of the Lords day, and of a Careless and Irreligious life, that are given by Parents to their Children.
I will single the bad Exampl of Parents out of all these. It is a plain case, that the Wickedness of the World is mostly owing to the Examples of drunkenness, Swearing, Profanation of the lords day, and of a Careless and Irreligious life, that Are given by Parents to their Children.
By which means, by that time they are grown up to years of Discretion, they are so habituated to Sinning, that though they afterwards should be so happy,
By which means, by that time they Are grown up to Years of Discretion, they Are so habituated to Sinning, that though they afterwards should be so happy,
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And so, when these too come to have Children, their Example proves likewise as Pernicious to them; and by this means Wickedness is still Propagated and Encreased, from Generation to Generation.
And so, when these too come to have Children, their Exampl Proves likewise as Pernicious to them; and by this means Wickedness is still Propagated and Increased, from Generation to Generation.
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But let all such Parents know that, as none are more concerned than themselves, in the fearfull Woe pronounced in my Text, against those by whom Offences come, so may they expect the bitter Curses of their dear Children, sooner or later in this World,
But let all such Parents know that, as none Are more concerned than themselves, in the fearful Woe pronounced in my Text, against those by whom Offences come, so may they expect the bitter Curses of their dear Children, sooner or later in this World,
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I shall conclude all with a few words relating to the Sacrament of the Lords Supper. This being an Ordinance most plainly, and in most express terms, instituted by our Blessed Lord, it must needs be a great Offence and Scandal, in those that Profess the Religion of our Saviour, to live in the constant neglect of it.
I shall conclude all with a few words relating to the Sacrament of the lords Supper. This being an Ordinance most plainly, and in most express terms, instituted by our Blessed Lord, it must needs be a great Offence and Scandal, in those that Profess the Religion of our Saviour, to live in the constant neglect of it.
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and there is the same reason for doing it as often, as well we can, that there is why we should doe it at all. The First Christians were very sensible of this, and therefore 'twas their practice to Receive the Holy Communion, whensoever they met to Worship God.
and there is the same reason for doing it as often, as well we can, that there is why we should do it At all. The First Christians were very sensible of this, and Therefore 'twas their practice to Receive the Holy Communion, whensoever they met to Worship God.
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And he that shall think that once in a Month is too often to perform this Duty, whensoever he is perswaded to doe it, I think it no breach of Charity to say, he is far from being duly Qualified for it.
And he that shall think that once in a Monn is too often to perform this Duty, whensoever he is persuaded to do it, I think it no breach of Charity to say, he is Far from being duly Qualified for it.
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An Affecting Sense of the Infinite Love of God in Christ, and Holy Resolutions to Walk, by the assistance of his Grace, Worthy of that Love, are necessary Qualifications for this Ordinance:
an Affecting Sense of the Infinite Love of God in christ, and Holy Resolutions to Walk, by the assistance of his Grace, Worthy of that Love, Are necessary Qualifications for this Ordinance:
and their Power falling mightily short of their Will and Desires, I will leave with them what is said to the Christian that makes these Complaints, in the Meditation before the Sacrament, in the Christian Sacrifice, viz. Be assured that Christ pitieth thee, that, notwithstanding this, he will kindly entertain thee;
and their Power falling mightily short of their Will and Desires, I will leave with them what is said to the Christian that makes these Complaints, in the Meditation before the Sacrament, in the Christian Sacrifice, viz. Be assured that christ Pitieth thee, that, notwithstanding this, he will kindly entertain thee;
