1. The persons to whom the Precept is address'd, were the Saints and faithful Brethren in Christ that were at Coloss (for to them the Epistle is directed c. 1. v. 2.) That is, all the Christians at Coloss, of what order or quality soever.
1. The Persons to whom the Precept is addressed, were the Saints and faithful Brothers in christ that were At Coloss (for to them the Epistle is directed c. 1. v. 2.) That is, all the Christians At Coloss, of what order or quality soever.
namely, Archippus and Philemon; for Epaphras, by whom they had been first converted to the Christian Faith, was now in bonds with S. Paul at Rome, Phil. 23. 2. The Duty here enjoyn'd these Lay-Christians is, That the word of Christ dwell in them richly, in all Wisdom.
namely, Archippus and Philemon; for Epaphras, by whom they had been First converted to the Christian Faith, was now in bonds with S. Paul At Room, Philip 23. 2. The Duty Here enjoined these Lay-Christians is, That the word of christ dwell in them richly, in all Wisdom.
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For since Moses and the Prophets, not only spake of Christ, but it was also the Spirit of Christ by which they spake, (as S. Peter expresly tells us) the word spoken by them, was no less the word of Christ, than that which was preach'd by Christ himself.
For since Moses and the prophets, not only spoke of christ, but it was also the Spirit of christ by which they spoke, (as S. Peter expressly tells us) the word spoken by them, was no less the word of christ, than that which was preached by christ himself.
Now what is the Duty these Lay-Christians are exhorted to with respect to this word of Christ? Is it not to read it? Not to give it room so much as in their houses? No,
Now what is the Duty these Lay-Christians Are exhorted to with respect to this word of christ? Is it not to read it? Not to give it room so much as in their houses? No,
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Which denotes especially, That they accustom themselves to the attentive reading and study of it, till it become their Intimate and Familiar, be habitually present to their minds,
Which denotes especially, That they accustom themselves to the attentive reading and study of it, till it become their Intimate and Familiar, be habitually present to their minds,
2. Nor will it suffice, That it barely dwell in them, but it must dwell in them richly: which may have respect both to the word it self, Let the word dwell richly;
2. Nor will it suffice, That it barely dwell in them, but it must dwell in them richly: which may have respect both to the word it self, Let the word dwell richly;
It is not enough, that it dwell in them sparingly, that they give entertainment to a passage here and there which best complyes with their own Humors;
It is not enough, that it dwell in them sparingly, that they give entertainment to a passage Here and there which best complies with their own Humours;
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but those Commands must be looked upon as worthy of all acceptation, which most directly contradict their most beloved lusts. 2. To the subject in which it dwells.
but those Commands must be looked upon as worthy of all acceptation, which most directly contradict their most Beloved Lustiest. 2. To the Subject in which it dwells.
It must not as a Sojourner be confined to a single room, to some one power of the Soul (as it is in too many, who give it entertainment in their understandings,
It must not as a Sojourner be confined to a single room, to Some one power of the Soul (as it is in too many, who give it entertainment in their understandings,
For that alone is accounted Wisdom in the Scripture sense, by which a Man is made wise to Salvation. All other Wisdom in comparison with this, being but a more creditable piece of Folly.
For that alone is accounted Wisdom in the Scripture sense, by which a Man is made wise to Salvation. All other Wisdom in comparison with this, being but a more creditable piece of Folly.
From the words thus explained, many Doctrines are clearly deducible. As. 1. That it is the Duty of Lay-Christians to acquaint themselves with the holy Scriptures:
From the words thus explained, many Doctrines Are clearly deducible. As. 1. That it is the Duty of Lay-Christians to acquaint themselves with the holy Scriptures:
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3. That all things necessary to Salvation, are so clearly contain'd in the holy Scriptures, that the common sort of Christians may attain to the understanding of them.
3. That all things necessary to Salvation, Are so clearly contained in the holy Scriptures, that the Common sort of Christians may attain to the understanding of them.
For how can the word dwell in them in all Wisdom, if any part of that Wisdom which is necessary to Salvation, be so obscurely express'd, that they cannot understand the meaning of it?
For how can the word dwell in them in all Wisdom, if any part of that Wisdom which is necessary to Salvation, be so obscurely expressed, that they cannot understand the meaning of it?
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The first of these is that which I intend at present to insist upon, viz. The obligation that lies upon Lay-Christians, to acquaint themselves with the holy Scriptures.
The First of these is that which I intend At present to insist upon, viz. The obligation that lies upon Lay-Christians, to acquaint themselves with the holy Scriptures.
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This is the least that can be hence inferr'd, since without this, the Scriptures cannot be said to dwell in them, much less to dwell in them richly, and in all Wisdom.
This is the least that can be hence inferred, since without this, the Scriptures cannot be said to dwell in them, much less to dwell in them richly, and in all Wisdom.
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The Statutes and the Judgments, that is, the Ordinances concerning Ceremonial Worship, and the Laws about matters of Right between Man and Man, were not indeed spoken immediately to the People (no more were they to the Priests) but to Moses himself, who by God's command recited them to the People,
The Statutes and the Judgments, that is, the Ordinances Concerning Ceremonial Worship, and the Laws about matters of Right between Man and Man, were not indeed spoken immediately to the People (no more were they to the Priests) but to Moses himself, who by God's command recited them to the People,
Hear the word of the Lord, saith Jeremy, O house of Jacob. Hear the word which the Lord hath spoken against you, O Children of Israel, saith the Prophet Amos, Hear the word of the Lord ye Kine of Basham which are in the Mountain of Samaria.
Hear the word of the Lord, Says Jeremiah, Oh house of Jacob. Hear the word which the Lord hath spoken against you, Oh Children of Israel, Says the Prophet Amos, Hear the word of the Lord you Kine of Basham which Are in the Mountain of Samaria.
And therefore when Jeremy was shut up in the Dungeon, and could not speak to the People himself, he commanded Baruch to write all the words of his Prophecy in a Book,
And Therefore when Jeremiah was shut up in the Dungeon, and could not speak to the People himself, he commanded baruch to write all the words of his Prophecy in a Book,
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not to the twelve only, but to all those who were desirous to be instructed by him, out of which he chose the twelve who were afterward call'd Apostles.
not to the twelve only, but to all those who were desirous to be instructed by him, out of which he chosen the twelve who were afterwards called Apostles.
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His Sermons at Capernaum, Nazareth, by the Sea side, and in the Wilderness, were they preached to Priests only? No, his Auditors for the most part were the rude and unlearned People.
His Sermons At Capernaum, Nazareth, by the Sea side, and in the Wilderness, were they preached to Priests only? No, his Auditors for the most part were the rude and unlearned People.
The Epistles of S. Paul are for the most part directed to the Saints, to the faithful in Christ Jesus, to the beloved; all which titles in those days, were used in the same latitude,
The Epistles of S. Paul Are for the most part directed to the Saints, to the faithful in christ jesus, to the Beloved; all which titles in those days, were used in the same latitude,
And that no Man may imagine they were to be confined to Christians of a higher rank, they are expressly directed to all. So the Epistle to the Romans; To all that are at Rome beloved of God, call'd to be Saints.
And that no Man may imagine they were to be confined to Christians of a higher rank, they Are expressly directed to all. So the Epistle to the Romans; To all that Are At Room Beloved of God, called to be Saints.
The first Epistle to the Corinthians. To the Church of God at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be Saints, to all, that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. The second Epistle.
The First Epistle to the Corinthians. To the Church of God At Corinth, to them that Are sanctified in christ jesus, called to be Saints, to all, that in every place call upon the name of jesus christ our Lord. The second Epistle.
To the Church of God which is at Corinth, with all the Saints which are in all Achaia. The Epistle to the Philippians, to all the Saints which are at Philippi.
To the Church of God which is At Corinth, with all the Saints which Are in all Achaia. The Epistle to the Philippians, to all the Saints which Are At Philippi.
and that they should not think it enough to acquaint themselves with it, but should take care to teach it to their Children, that the knowledge thereof might never fail,
and that they should not think it enough to acquaint themselves with it, but should take care to teach it to their Children, that the knowledge thereof might never fail,
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and therefore length of days, is placed by Solomon in the right hand of Wisdom, as having the preeminence of Riches and Honour. And this God promised the Jews, both for themselves and their Children after them ▪ to quicken their obedience to this Commandment.
and Therefore length of days, is placed by Solomon in the right hand of Wisdom, as having the preeminence of Riches and Honour. And this God promised the jews, both for themselves and their Children After them ▪ to quicken their Obedience to this Commandment.
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In succeeding times, the same Duty is inforc'd by David and Solomon, with great variety of powerful motives, taken from the excellency of the Laws themselves,
In succeeding times, the same Duty is enforced by David and Solomon, with great variety of powerful motives, taken from the excellency of the Laws themselves,
And as God enjoyn'd this to the Jews, so in obedience to his Command, we find, That in the days of our blessed Saviour, the reading of the Scriptures was the common practice of that People.
And as God enjoined this to the jews, so in Obedience to his Command, we find, That in the days of our blessed Saviour, the reading of the Scriptures was the Common practice of that People.
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So 3. No injunction can be more full to this purpose than that in the words of my Text. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all Wisdom. Think it not enough, to give it entertainment now and then,
So 3. No injunction can be more full to this purpose than that in the words of my Text. Let the word of christ dwell in you richly in all Wisdom. Think it not enough, to give it entertainment now and then,
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Should the King put forth a Declaration of his Will and Pleasure, which concern'd all States and orders of Men within his Dominions, would it not be the Duty of his Lay-Subjects, no less than of his Clergy, to enquire into it? the case is not unlike in the matter now before us.
Should the King put forth a Declaration of his Will and Pleasure, which concerned all States and order of Men within his Dominions, would it not be the Duty of his Lay subjects, no less than of his Clergy, to inquire into it? the case is not unlike in the matter now before us.
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Whether we consider the Doctrines, the Precepts, the Promises, or the Threatnings contained in the Holy Scripture, we shall find that all Men (People and Priests, learned and unlearned) have a common concern in them. 1. For the Doctrines.
Whither we Consider the Doctrines, the Precepts, the Promises, or the Threatenings contained in the Holy Scripture, we shall find that all Men (People and Priests, learned and unlearned) have a Common concern in them. 1. For the Doctrines.
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That though he know not one Article of the Creed, yet if he believes, all that the Church believes, he may be said to believe them all, because the Church believes them.
That though he know not one Article of the Creed, yet if he believes, all that the Church believes, he may be said to believe them all, Because the Church believes them.
for since he believes in the gross whatsoever God hath revealed, he may by the same way of believing, be said to believe, That Jesus is the only Son of God, that he was conceived by the Holy Ghost, &c. because these are such Articles as God hath clearly revealed.
for since he believes in the gross whatsoever God hath revealed, he may by the same Way of believing, be said to believe, That jesus is the only Son of God, that he was conceived by the Holy Ghost, etc. Because these Are such Articles as God hath clearly revealed.
Let it be shew'd, that any one Command of the Moral Law given by Moses, did not extend to every Jew; Or that any one Command of the Christian Law, deliver'd by our Saviour in his Sermon upon the Mount;
Let it be showed, that any one Command of the Moral Law given by Moses, did not extend to every Jew; Or that any one Command of the Christian Law, Delivered by our Saviour in his Sermon upon the Mount;
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does not oblige every Christian, and we shall then grant, that those persons who are not bound to obey them, are no way oblig'd to make enquiry after them.
does not oblige every Christian, and we shall then grant, that those Persons who Are not bound to obey them, Are no Way obliged to make enquiry After them.
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but because it highly concerns themselves, to keep the People in ignorance of it, because they have taught them to practise, so plainly contrary to it.
but Because it highly concerns themselves, to keep the People in ignorance of it, Because they have taught them to practise, so plainly contrary to it.
4. For the threatnings of Divine vengeance in case of Disobedience, it must be also granted, that the Laity are as much concern'd to know them, as the Clergy;
4. For the threatenings of Divine vengeance in case of Disobedience, it must be also granted, that the Laity Are as much concerned to know them, as the Clergy;
It is needless to proceed to other matters, since by what hath been already deliver'd it is manifest enough, That the things contain'd in Holy Scripture, are not appropriated to Church-men,
It is needless to proceed to other matters, since by what hath been already Delivered it is manifest enough, That the things contained in Holy Scripture, Are not appropriated to Churchmen,
I shall instance in three only. 1. To instruct their Children in the Scriptures. 2. To try the Spirits whether they be of God. 3. To give a reason of the hope that is in them.
I shall instance in three only. 1. To instruct their Children in the Scriptures. 2. To try the Spirits whither they be of God. 3. To give a reason of the hope that is in them.
but now because it cannot ordinarily be discerned, whether the Teachers are of God, but by the tryal of what they teach, they are therefore first to try the Doctrines,
but now Because it cannot ordinarily be discerned, whither the Teachers Are of God, but by the trial of what they teach, they Are Therefore First to try the Doctrines,
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Now the Scriptures being the Rule by which Doctrines are to be tried, how can a Man make this tryal, who is not acquainted with them? Yea, should we suppose, that the Scriptures are not the entire Rule (as the present Church of Rome, in contradiction to the antient Church,
Now the Scriptures being the Rule by which Doctrines Are to be tried, how can a Man make this trial, who is not acquainted with them? Yea, should we suppose, that the Scriptures Are not the entire Rule (as the present Church of Rome, in contradiction to the ancient Church,
When your Religion is opposed and persecuted, be ready not only to confess it, but to give a reason to every one that requires it, why you are Christians.
When your Religion is opposed and persecuted, be ready not only to confess it, but to give a reason to every one that requires it, why you Are Christians.
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And what reason can a Man who knows not the Scriptures give, why he is a Christian, rather than a Mahometan? unless the very same that a Turk can give,
And what reason can a Man who knows not the Scriptures give, why he is a Christian, rather than a Mahometan? unless the very same that a Turk can give,
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why he is a Mahometan, rather than a Christian, viz. That he had the good fortune to be born and bred in a Nation, where the Christian Religion was in fashion. To conclude this argument:
why he is a Mahometan, rather than a Christian, viz. That he had the good fortune to be born and bred in a nation, where the Christian Religion was in fashion. To conclude this argument:
In that God commands those things to be done by Lay-men, which no Man can do without the knowledge of the Scriptures, he also commands them to acquaint themselves with the Scriptures;
In that God commands those things to be done by Laymen, which no Man can do without the knowledge of the Scriptures, he also commands them to acquaint themselves with the Scriptures;
'Tis true, some parts of Scripture were intended for the use of Teachers, and others of Hearers, consider'd as such on purpose to instruct them in those Duties which belong to them,
It's true, Some parts of Scripture were intended for the use of Teachers, and Others of Hearers, considered as such on purpose to instruct them in those Duties which belong to them,
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And if whatsoever was written by Moses and the Prophets, to those who lived before Christ came in the flesh, to reveal the will of God more fully and clearly to us, was written not only for their learning, but for ours too;
And if whatsoever was written by Moses and the prophets, to those who lived before christ Come in the Flesh, to reveal the will of God more Fully and clearly to us, was written not only for their learning, but for ours too;
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how much more whatsoever is written since by the Apostles and Evangelists? this being written for our learning only, and not for theirs. More particularly
how much more whatsoever is written since by the Apostles and Evangelists? this being written for our learning only, and not for theirs. More particularly
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and are admirably suted to the begetting and promoting of all those heavenly virtues, by which we may be disposed and enabled to deny all sorts of ungodliness and worldly lusts,
and Are admirably suited to the begetting and promoting of all those heavenly Virtues, by which we may be disposed and enabled to deny all sorts of ungodliness and worldly Lustiest,
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and therefore it is call'd the Grace of God which bringeth Salvation; the power of God to Salvation to every one that believeth; the Gospel of Salvation.
and Therefore it is called the Grace of God which brings Salvation; the power of God to Salvation to every one that Believeth; the Gospel of Salvation.
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Nor were they written to instruct the People as well as Priests in those points only of Faith and Practice, which concern them all in common as they are Men and Christians;
Nor were they written to instruct the People as well as Priests in those points only of Faith and Practice, which concern them all in Common as they Are Men and Christians;
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Husbands and Wives, Parents and Children, Masters and Servants, Magistrates and Subjects might there find what their respective Duties are, together with such motives as may be of force to engage them to the doing of them.
Husbands and Wives, Parents and Children, Masters and Servants, Magistrates and Subject's might there find what their respective Duties Are, together with such motives as may be of force to engage them to the doing of them.
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as they stand distinguished one from another, by their different ranks and relations, that it is his pleasure they should not look into it, to see what these Duties are?
as they stand distinguished one from Another, by their different ranks and relations, that it is his pleasure they should not look into it, to see what these Duties Are?
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Yea, be a Man's condition never so calamitous, though he walk in darkness and see no light, he may find in the word of Christ, those instructions, directions, examples, precepts, promises, from which (if duly applyed) light will arise to him, in the midst of his darkness.
Yea, be a Man's condition never so calamitous, though he walk in darkness and see no Light, he may find in the word of christ, those instructions, directions, Examples, Precepts, promises, from which (if duly applied) Light will arise to him, in the midst of his darkness.
If any grief happen to you, look into them, as the storehouse of Medicines, from thence fetch comfort in your calamities, &c. And good reason had he thus to exhort them.
If any grief happen to you, look into them, as the storehouse of Medicines, from thence fetch Comfort in your calamities, etc. And good reason had he thus to exhort them.
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For can any Man in his wits imagine, that God would have that concealed from the Laity, which he in mercy design'd for the Remedy of all their spiritual Maladies? For
For can any Man in his wits imagine, that God would have that concealed from the Laity, which he in mercy designed for the Remedy of all their spiritual Maladies? For
and therefore stand in as great need of Medicines to prevent or remove them? Are they so well acquainted with their Duty, that they cannot know it better? and in case they were,
and Therefore stand in as great need of Medicines to prevent or remove them? are they so well acquainted with their Duty, that they cannot know it better? and in case they were,
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and therefore need as much to be quicken'd to the practice of those Duties they already know? Are they not exposed to as violent assaults of their Ghostly Enemies,
and Therefore need as much to be quickened to the practice of those Duties they already know? are they not exposed to as violent assaults of their Ghostly Enemies,
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than those are, who live more retir'd from it, and have less to do with it? Say not, says Theophylact, that it belongs to the Religious only to read the Scriptures,
than those Are, who live more retired from it, and have less to do with it? Say not, Says Theophylact, that it belongs to the Religious only to read the Scriptures,
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Besides, since (as you have before seen) the Scriptures are design'd to instruct Lay-persons of all states, ages and ranks, in their respective Duties;
Beside, since (as you have before seen) the Scriptures Are designed to instruct Laypersons of all states, ages and ranks, in their respective Duties;
who are neither in Sickness nor in Health, in Prosperity nor Adversity, that is, such a sort of Lay-men, who are in no state, condition or order of Men, none will be found who have not need of the Holy Scriptures.
who Are neither in Sickness nor in Health, in Prosperity nor Adversity, that is, such a sort of Laymen, who Are in no state, condition or order of Men, none will be found who have not need of the Holy Scriptures.
And though he was guided by an infallible Spirit, yet S. Luke thought it a Virtue in the Bereans, and highly commends them for it, That they searched the Scriptures daily,
And though he was guided by an infallible Spirit, yet S. Lycia Thought it a Virtue in the Bereans, and highly commends them for it, That they searched the Scriptures daily,
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as will not abide the tryal? Would you not shrewdly suspect that Man's Honesty, who having gotten into his hands the Writings of another's Estate, in which he confesses you are highly interess'd, shall refuse to let you see them,
as will not abide the trial? Would you not shrewdly suspect that Man's Honesty, who having got into his hands the Writings of another's Estate, in which he Confesses you Are highly interessed, shall refuse to let you see them,
3. Supposing your Teachers deal honestly with you, it is but a small portion of Scripture that they can acquaint their People with, in comparison of what they may read at home;
3. Supposing your Teachers deal honestly with you, it is but a small portion of Scripture that they can acquaint their People with, in comparison of what they may read At home;
and who heard the Scriptures read in a language they understood (which is not now permitted in the Roman Church) so necessary in his judgment, was the private reading of the Scripture, that all that was heard in publick would not suffice without it.
and who herd the Scriptures read in a language they understood (which is not now permitted in the Roman Church) so necessary in his judgement, was the private reading of the Scripture, that all that was herd in public would not suffice without it.
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If these do otherways, what in them lies to attain to the knowledge of the Scriptures, God will accept them according to that they have, and not according to that they have not:
If these do otherways, what in them lies to attain to the knowledge of the Scriptures, God will accept them according to that they have, and not according to that they have not:
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For since God hath condescended for their good to write it, how can they chuse but entertain very low thoughts of him, who will not vouchsafe to read it? VII. What has been said of the need all Men stand in of the word of Christ, suggests another argument, viz. The great Evils they must needs lay themselves open to who neglect the study of the Scriptures.
For since God hath condescended for their good to write it, how can they choose but entertain very low thoughts of him, who will not vouchsafe to read it? VII. What has been said of the need all Men stand in of the word of christ, suggests Another argument, viz. The great Evils they must needs lay themselves open to who neglect the study of the Scriptures.
And therefore no wonder, that many persons so eagerly pursue the Pomps and Vanities of this wicked World, make provision for the flesh to fulfil the lusts thereof, and are led captive by the Devil at his pleasure, who solemnly renounced all these in their Baptism;
And Therefore no wonder, that many Persons so eagerly pursue the Pomps and Vanities of this wicked World, make provision for the Flesh to fulfil the Lustiest thereof, and Are led captive by the devil At his pleasure, who solemnly renounced all these in their Baptism;
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because for want of acquaintance with the Scriptures, they are destitute of those forces, without which they cannot successfully encounter these their spiritual enemies.
Because for want of acquaintance with the Scriptures, they Are destitute of those forces, without which they cannot successfully encounter these their spiritual enemies.
It need not therefore seem strange, if many persons should be seduc'd from that Faith which was once deliver'd to the Saints, and which they themselves for some time made profession of. In short:
It need not Therefore seem strange, if many Persons should be seduced from that Faith which was once Delivered to the Saints, and which they themselves for Some time made profession of. In short:
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Having already shew'd, That the things which are written were at first address'd to Laymen; That God hath plainly commanded them to acquaint themselves familiarly with them;
Having already showed, That the things which Are written were At First addressed to Laymen; That God hath plainly commanded them to acquaint themselves familiarly with them;
What now remains to quicken you further to this great duty, unless it be to shew the vanity of those objections which are made against it? It may indeed be just matter of wonder, to find any thing objected against a Duty so clear, and of such great moment:
What now remains to quicken you further to this great duty, unless it be to show the vanity of those objections which Are made against it? It may indeed be just matter of wonder, to find any thing objected against a Duty so clear, and of such great moment:
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Which charge consisting of two parts, the one relating to Belief, the other to Manners, that the answer may be the more clear and satisfactory, I shall consider them distinctly and apart. And Obj. First, It is objected.
Which charge consisting of two parts, the one relating to Belief, the other to Manners, that the answer may be the more clear and satisfactory, I shall Consider them distinctly and apart. And Object First, It is objected.
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For what can be more highly derogatory both to his Wisdom and Goodness, than to say, that he hath written such a Book for his People's use, which they cannot read,
For what can be more highly derogatory both to his Wisdom and goodness, than to say, that he hath written such a Book for his People's use, which they cannot read,
2. Our blessed Saviour thought the ignorance of the Scriptures the cause of Heresies, and the means he prescribes to prevent and cure them, is the study of the Scriptures.
2. Our blessed Saviour Thought the ignorance of the Scriptures the cause of Heresies, and the means he prescribes to prevent and cure them, is the study of the Scriptures.
but because ye know not the Scriptures. And though he very well knew, how maliciously the Jews were bent, to wrest the Scriptures to justifie their rejection of him;
but Because you know not the Scriptures. And though he very well knew, how maliciously the jews were bent, to wrest the Scriptures to justify their rejection of him;
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I require you therefore not barely to read, but to search the Scriptures (that is, attentively, throughly and impartially to read them) and you will then be convinced that I am indeed the Messiah,
I require you Therefore not barely to read, but to search the Scriptures (that is, attentively, thoroughly and impartially to read them) and you will then be convinced that I am indeed the Messiah,
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S. Jude to fortifie his beloved Christians against the Heresies of the Gnosticks, commands them, to remember the words which were spoken before by the Apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ. The remembrance of the Scripture, was (it seems) in his opinion the best Antidote against the Poison of those Seducers;
S. U^de to fortify his Beloved Christians against the Heresies of the Gnostics, commands them, to Remember the words which were spoken before by the Apostles of our Lord jesus christ. The remembrance of the Scripture, was (it seems) in his opinion the best Antidote against the Poison of those Seducers;
Yea, that very Text which is frequently produced to prove that by reading the Scriptures Men fall into Heresies, is on the contrary a plain proof, that the not reading them so much as to become acquainted with them, is the true cause from whence this mischief arises.
Yea, that very Text which is frequently produced to prove that by reading the Scriptures Men fallen into Heresies, is on the contrary a plain proof, that the not reading them so much as to become acquainted with them, is the true cause from whence this mischief arises.
For who were the Men that wrested the Scriptures to their own destruction? One character of them is, that they were unlearned; unlearned in what? in the Holy Scriptures, (for in humane learning S. Peter himself was very unlearned.) And if want of learning in the Scriptures, be the cause of falling from the Faith,
For who were the Men that wrested the Scriptures to their own destruction? One character of them is, that they were unlearned; unlearned in what? in the Holy Scriptures, (for in humane learning S. Peter himself was very unlearned.) And if want of learning in the Scriptures, be the cause of falling from the Faith,
What? could S. Peter so much as dream, that the reading of this Epistle by those Lay-Christians to whom he wrote it, would be the way to corrupt their Faith,
What? could S. Peter so much as dream, that the reading of this Epistle by those Lay-Christians to whom he wrote it, would be the Way to corrupt their Faith,
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The Novatian Sect sprang from one Priest, the Donatist from two, (though it took its name from a Bishop, who afterward espoused it.) The Arian Heresie from a Priest, the Pelagian from a Monk (the Provost of Ban•or) The Nestorian from a Bishop and Priest, the Eutychian from a Priest, the Eunomian from a Bishop, the Monothelite from several Bishops joyntly.
The Novatian Sect sprang from one Priest, the Donatist from two, (though it took its name from a Bishop, who afterwards espoused it.) The Arian Heresy from a Priest, the Pelagian from a Monk (the Provost of Ban•or) The Nestorian from a Bishop and Priest, the Eutychian from a Priest, the Eunomian from a Bishop, the Monothelite from several Bishops jointly.
As there are some Church-men, who to shew their great reverence to the Scriptures, do usually compare them to Knives and Swords, (because a man may use them to bad,
As there Are Some Churchmen, who to show their great Reverence to the Scriptures, do usually compare them to Knives and Swords, (Because a man may use them to bad,
as well as good purposes), so there are others, who have made good these comparisons, by drawing such Doctrines from them, by which the Church has been miserably wounded, divided and rent into pieces.
as well as good Purposes), so there Are Others, who have made good these comparisons, by drawing such Doctrines from them, by which the Church has been miserably wounded, divided and rend into Pieces.
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6. That those Heresies which have been broached either by the Clergy or the Laity, are not chargeable upon the Holy Scriptures, any more than darkness upon the Sun when the Earth is eclipsed.
6. That those Heresies which have been broached either by the Clergy or the Laity, Are not chargeable upon the Holy Scriptures, any more than darkness upon the Sun when the Earth is eclipsed.
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For as the darkness proceeds not from the Sun, (which is and ever will be the fountain of light) but from the interposition of the opacous Body of the Moon which intercepts its light;
For as the darkness proceeds not from the Sun, (which is and ever will be the fountain of Light) but from the interposition of the opacous Body of the Moon which intercepts its Light;
so the true cause of Heresies is not the Scripture, but Mens inordinate Lusts and Passions, which interpose between them and the light of the glorious Gospel of God, which would otherwise have shone into their hearts.
so the true cause of Heresies is not the Scripture, but Men's inordinate Lustiest and Passion, which interpose between them and the Light of the glorious Gospel of God, which would otherwise have shone into their hearts.
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Pride and Vain-glory, Covetousness and Sensuality, or some other vice, are the proper fountains, from whence all those Heresies which create disturbance to the Church are derived (as might be shew'd at large.) Such is the power of corrupt affections, that the Man who is sway'd with them, can see nothing aright, how fairly soever represented;
Pride and Vainglory, Covetousness and Sensuality, or Some other vice, Are the proper fountains, from whence all those Heresies which create disturbance to the Church Are derived (as might be showed At large.) Such is the power of corrupt affections, that the Man who is swayed with them, can see nothing aright, how fairly soever represented;
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For instance, Noah 's Drunkenness, Lot 's Incest, Jacob 's fraud and lying in getting the blessing, David 's Murther and Adultery, &c. Which if exposed to the view of the vulgar, they may thereby be encouraged and provoked to the imitation of them.
For instance, Noah is drunkenness, Lot is Incest, Jacob is fraud and lying in getting the blessing, David is Murder and Adultery, etc. Which if exposed to the view of the Vulgar, they may thereby be encouraged and provoked to the imitation of them.
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Answ. It is strange, that Men who own the Scriptures for the word of the most holy God, who is of purer eyes than to behold evil, should have the face to draw up this black charge against them.
Answer It is strange, that Men who own the Scriptures for the word of the most holy God, who is of Purer eyes than to behold evil, should have the face to draw up this black charge against them.
Were they not in the Scriptures in the days of S. Paul? And yet he tells us, That all Scripture is profitable, not only for Doctrine and Reproof, but for Correction too,
Were they not in the Scriptures in the days of S. Paul? And yet he tells us, That all Scripture is profitable, not only for Doctrine and Reproof, but for Correction too,
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and Instruction in righteousness. Yea do not the Scriptures themselves frequently give this testimony of themselves, That they are a Sovereign Preservative against Vice,
and Instruction in righteousness. Yea do not the Scriptures themselves frequently give this testimony of themselves, That they Are a Sovereign Preservative against Vice,
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and that this was one great end to which God design'd them? Even young Men, who are most obnoxious to the pollution of Sin, by attending to the Scriptures may cleanse themselves from it.
and that this was one great end to which God designed them? Even young Men, who Are most obnoxious to the pollution of since, by attending to the Scriptures may cleanse themselves from it.
But suppose, these evil examples are of such dangerous consequence, why are they so to the Laity only? Are all the Clergy of such approved virtue, that a Temptation hath no power over them? This is an attainment above the Vulgar, which I presume the Roman Clergy do not yet pretend to.
But suppose, these evil Examples Are of such dangerous consequence, why Are they so to the Laity only? are all the Clergy of such approved virtue, that a Temptation hath no power over them? This is an attainment above the vulgar, which I presume the Roman Clergy do not yet pretend to.
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But for a direct Answer to the objection, I propose these two things in the general. 1. That the Scripture it self hath prescribed a remedy against the evil of these Examples. 2. That the examples themselves are many ways advantageous to our good,
But for a Direct Answer to the objection, I propose these two things in the general. 1. That the Scripture it self hath prescribed a remedy against the evil of these Examples. 2. That the Examples themselves Are many ways advantageous to our good,
for the prevention or cure of Sin, and for the promoting of Virtue in us. 1. The Scripture it self hath prescribed a Remedy against the evil of these examples,
for the prevention or cure of since, and for the promoting of Virtue in us. 1. The Scripture it self hath prescribed a Remedy against the evil of these Examples,
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and that several ways. 1. By furnishing us with the most eminent examples of the contrary Virtues. 2. By forbidding those very sins under the severest penalties. 3. By telling us how severely God hath punished the sins of many of those good Men. 4. By setting before us many dreadful examples of God's judgment upon others for the like sins.
and that several ways. 1. By furnishing us with the most eminent Examples of the contrary Virtues. 2. By forbidding those very Sins under the Severest penalties. 3. By telling us how severely God hath punished the Sins of many of those good Men. 4. By setting before us many dreadful Examples of God's judgement upon Others for the like Sins.
as the other can be to Evil. If we impartially read the Scriptures, we shall find, that the vicious actions of good Men are but few, in comparison of their vertuous actions there recorded;
as the other can be to Evil. If we impartially read the Scriptures, we shall find, that the vicious actions of good Men Are but few, in comparison of their virtuous actions there recorded;
He will have no encouragement to imitate David in his Murther and Adultery, who considers that dismal train of punishments that follow'd at the heels of them.
He will have no encouragement to imitate David in his Murder and Adultery, who considers that dismal train of punishments that followed At the heels of them.
Neither let us tempt Christ as some of them tempted, and were destroyed of Serpents; neither murmur as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the Destroyer.
Neither let us tempt christ as Some of them tempted, and were destroyed of Serpents; neither murmur as Some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the Destroyer.
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Let Men but carefully read, and seriously lay to heart these, and other such terrible examples we find in Scripture, of God's vengeance upon Men for their sins,
Let Men but carefully read, and seriously lay to heart these, and other such terrible Examples we find in Scripture, of God's vengeance upon Men for their Sins,
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Thus you see that whatsoever ill use some Men may be enclin'd to make of the sins of good Men recorded in Scripture, the Scripture it self hath provided a sufficient Remedy against it. But this is not all:
Thus you see that whatsoever ill use Some Men may be inclined to make of the Sins of good Men recorded in Scripture, the Scripture it self hath provided a sufficient Remedy against it. But this is not all:
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1. As they are a confirmation of the truth of the Sacred History, and by consequence more fully assure us, that those dreadful punishments there recorded as inflicted by God upon sinners, are not cunningly devised fables, but the most indubitable Truths.
1. As they Are a confirmation of the truth of the Sacred History, and by consequence more Fully assure us, that those dreadful punishments there recorded as inflicted by God upon Sinners, Are not cunningly devised fables, but the most indubitable Truths.
when we find, that they did not conceal those things, that were most disgraceful to themselves? Thus Moses relates his own Faults, viz. his neglect to circumcise his Son, his great backwardness to go upon that errand upon which God sent him, his not sanctifying the name of God at the Waters of Meribah, and how the anger of God was kindled against him for these sins.
when we find, that they did not conceal those things, that were most disgraceful to themselves? Thus Moses relates his own Faults, viz. his neglect to circumcise his Son, his great backwardness to go upon that errand upon which God sent him, his not sanctifying the name of God At the Waters of Meribah, and how the anger of God was kindled against him for these Sins.
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David hath left a memorial to all Posterity of such enormous sins committed by himself, which the more ingenuous sort of Heathens abhorr'd the very thoughts of.
David hath left a memorial to all Posterity of such enormous Sins committed by himself, which the more ingenuous sort of heathens abhorred the very thoughts of.
S. Peter hath given a more particular account than any of the other Evangelists, of his own denial and abjuration of his Master, in the Gospel written by S. Mark; (for that Gospel was dictated by S. Peter, S. Mark was only the Amanuensis).
S. Peter hath given a more particular account than any of the other Evangelists, of his own denial and abjuration of his Master, in the Gospel written by S. Mark; (for that Gospel was dictated by S. Peter, S. Mark was only the Amanuensis).
2. As they serve to beat down spiritual Pride, and to make us more humble, by representing to us our own vileness, in the foul sins of others who were better than our selves.
2. As they serve to beatrice down spiritual Pride, and to make us more humble, by representing to us our own vileness, in the foul Sins of Others who were better than our selves.
for having shew'd how shamefully the Israelites sinn'd, and how remarkably they were punish'd, he concludes, Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.
for having showed how shamefully the Israelites sinned, and how remarkably they were punished, he concludes, Wherefore let him that Thinketh he Stands take heed lest he fallen.
to implore continually the assistance of his Holy Spirit, to inable us to subdue our evil inclinations, to withstand all the Temptations of the World, the Flesh and the Devil,
to implore continually the assistance of his Holy Spirit, to inable us to subdue our evil inclinations, to withstand all the Temptations of the World, the Flesh and the devil,
5. As they teach us Thankfulness to God for his preventing and assisting Grace, in case we have withstood those Temptations, which other good Men have been overcome by,
5. As they teach us Thankfulness to God for his preventing and assisting Grace, in case we have withstood those Temptations, which other good Men have been overcome by,
