The great sin of formality in God's worship: or, The formal worshipper proved a lyar and deceiver. Being the subject of a sermon preacht on the weekly lecture in Boston. / By Joshua Moodey ...
Ephraim was the Second Son of Joseph born in Egypt, and that name given him in Remembrance of Gods making him fruitful in the land of his affliction, Gen 41. 52. unto him Jacob, in his Blessing, gave the Preference to his Elder Brother, Gen. 48. 20. The name is sometimes used for the whole Tribe that linearly descended from him,
Ephraim was the Second Son of Joseph born in Egypt, and that name given him in Remembrance of God's making him fruitful in the land of his affliction, Gen 41. 52. unto him Jacob, in his Blessing, gave the Preference to his Elder Brother, Gen. 48. 20. The name is sometime used for the Whole Tribe that linearly descended from him,
] Israel signifies a prevaile• with God ▪ and was the new Name which God gave to Jacob in memory of his Victorions combate at Peniel, Gen. 32. 28. And all his posterity, the whole visible Church, bare that Name of •srael, until after the separation of the Ten Tribes from the two,
] Israel signifies a prevaile• with God ▪ and was the new Name which God gave to Jacob in memory of his Victorions combat At Peniel, Gen. 32. 28. And all his posterity, the Whole visible Church, bore that Name of •srael, until After the separation of the Ten Tribes from the two,
when the Name of Israel was frequently given to the Ten, and the Name of Juda unto the two, so that Ephraim and Israel in the Text are homonymous Terms, or intend the same people.
when the Name of Israel was frequently given to the Ten, and the Name of Juda unto the two, so that Ephraim and Israel in the Text Are homonymous Terms, or intend the same people.
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In the same sense is the phrase used Psal. 7. 7. Christ hath promised that where his people meet together in his Name, (as all that are regularly Assembled for any part of ▪ instituted Worship do) he will be in the midst of them, Mat. 18. 20. and if he be in the midst of us, we are then compassing him about.
In the same sense is the phrase used Psalm 7. 7. christ hath promised that where his people meet together in his Name, (as all that Are regularly Assembled for any part of ▪ instituted Worship do) he will be in the midst of them, Mathew 18. 20. and if he be in the midst of us, we Are then compassing him about.
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Some Expositors attribute it to the Prophet, as if he were beset with their Lies and scandalous Reports, to the prejudice ▪ of his Ministry, which is one of Satans stratagems to prevent the Success of the Gospel, by reproaching them that dispense it ▪ Thus they served Jeremiah, chap. 20. 10. & 18. 18. and thus they lay snares for him that reproves in the Gate, Isa. 29. 21. When Gods Messengers are reproving sin, they may look for such Treats, (though I would beg of this Auditory, that they would be more kind ▪ to us,
some Expositors attribute it to the Prophet, as if he were beset with their Lies and scandalous Reports, to the prejudice ▪ of his Ministry, which is one of Satan stratagems to prevent the Success of the Gospel, by reproaching them that dispense it ▪ Thus they served Jeremiah, chap. 20. 10. & 18. 18. and thus they lay snares for him that reproves in the Gate, Isaiah 29. 21. When God's Messengers Are reproving since, they may look for such Treats, (though I would beg of this Auditory, that they would be more kind ▪ to us,
and to, themselves too, while we are according to our Commission, Isa. 58. 1. shewing God's People their sin) It's a good note of one upon the place ▪ A Faithful Minister is the Center in which all the lines of Lies and Slanders meet.
and to, themselves too, while we Are according to our Commission, Isaiah 58. 1. showing God's People their since) It's a good note of one upon the place ▪ A Faithful Minister is the Centre in which all the lines of Lies and Slanders meet.
and shews what was their aim and design in lying, viz. to deceive God, they pretended to great devotion in keeping up the external form of Worship, without being sincere and real therein,
and shows what was their aim and Design in lying, viz. to deceive God, they pretended to great devotion in keeping up the external from of Worship, without being sincere and real therein,
There are three sorts of False and Deceitful Worship, which God is Displeased with. 1. When men Worship any other Person or thing than the one onely, living and true God,
There Are three sorts of False and Deceitful Worship, which God is Displeased with. 1. When men Worship any other Person or thing than the one only, living and true God,
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and this is gross Idolatry and a breach of the first Commandment. 2. When they Worship the true God but with False Worship, such as never came into his mind,
and this is gross Idolatry and a breach of the First Commandment. 2. When they Worship the true God but with False Worship, such as never Come into his mind,
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And this sin is forbidden in the third Commandment, which directs about the right manner of performing true Worship (both natural and Instituted) to the true God.
And this since is forbidden in the third Commandment, which directs about the right manner of performing true Worship (both natural and Instituted) to the true God.
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The two latter may be intended here, and chiefly the third, or a mixture of them both (for the Heart cannot be right where the Worship is wrong) yea in a sense all three of them;
The two latter may be intended Here, and chiefly the third, or a mixture of them both (for the Heart cannot be right where the Worship is wrong) yea in a sense all three of them;
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For they had the Calves at Dan and Bethel, at best a false Medium, nor could they any more excuse themselves from the missing it in the object of worship too,
For they had the Calves At Dan and Bethel, At best a false Medium, nor could they any more excuse themselves from the missing it in the Object of worship too,
yet might be said to have chosen new Gods (as Judg. 5. 8.) and to Sacrifice to Devils and not to God, Deut. 32. 17 And be sure all this while their Heart was not right with God.
yet might be said to have chosen new God's (as Judges 5. 8.) and to Sacrifice to Devils and not to God, Deuteronomy 32. 17 And be sure all this while their Heart was not right with God.
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and also because it's very provoking to God, and mischievous to them that use it. Now I call that Formal Worship, which is opposed to that which is in reality.
and also Because it's very provoking to God, and mischievous to them that use it. Now I call that Formal Worship, which is opposed to that which is in reality.
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They made a profession of Godliness, and used much Pretensive Devotion in Worship, but there was nothing in it, save an appearance and shadow only, Vox preterea nihil, an empty Form, no powerful sincerity in their heart,
They made a profession of Godliness, and used much Pretensive Devotion in Worship, but there was nothing in it, save an appearance and shadow only, Vox preterea nihil, an empty From, no powerful sincerity in their heart,
Formal Worship is Hypocritical Worship, like a painted Tomb without, but Corruption & Rottenness within, Fire without and Frost within, A flame in the mouth but Ice in the Heart:
Formal Worship is Hypocritical Worship, like a painted Tomb without, but Corruption & Rottenness within, Fire without and Frost within, A flame in the Mouth but Ice in the Heart:
Such lying Worship is thus Described by Christ Mat. 15: 8, 9. Drawing near to God with the Lip, when the Heart is far from him, near in look and gestures,
Such lying Worship is thus Described by christ Mathew 15: 8, 9. Drawing near to God with the Lip, when the Heart is Far from him, near in look and gestures,
When out of any low, base, inferiour end, men are drawn or driven to those duties which indeed they have no Heart to, this the Lord accounts lying in his Worship.
When out of any low, base, inferior end, men Are drawn or driven to those duties which indeed they have no Heart to, this the Lord accounts lying in his Worship.
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This lying worship is opposed to worshipping God in Spirit and Truth, John 4. 24. Paul served God with his spirit, Rom. 1. 9. But their Spirits, Soul and Hearts are not concerned or engaged,
This lying worship is opposed to worshipping God in Spirit and Truth, John 4. 24. Paul served God with his Spirit, Rom. 1. 9. But their Spirits, Soul and Hearts Are not concerned or engaged,
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But when the Conversation contradicts the Devotion his deceitfulness is Obvious to men also Tit. 1. 16. and here Christ gives this Direction for the knowing of men by their fruits, Mat. 7. 16. And if the Heart be false the Conversation will not be right,
But when the Conversation contradicts the Devotion his deceitfulness is Obvious to men also Tit. 1. 16. and Here christ gives this Direction for the knowing of men by their fruits, Mathew 7. 16. And if the Heart be false the Conversation will not be right,
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but he practically denies the thing, which consists not in words, but in Power, in Love, in Righteousness, Holiness Self-denial, Mortification, &c. to which he is a stranger:
but he practically Denies the thing, which consists not in words, but in Power, in Love, in Righteousness, Holiness Self-denial, Mortification, etc. to which he is a stranger:
And this is the Lying which the Lord, blames them for here, and threatens else where, Isa. 1. 10. 16. Isa. 58. 1 - 7. with Psal. 50. 7. 22. 2. It's called Deceit also, They compass me with Deceit:
And this is the Lying which the Lord, blames them for Here, and threatens Else where, Isaiah 1. 10. 16. Isaiah 58. 1 - 7. with Psalm 50. 7. 22. 2. It's called Deceit also, They compass me with Deceit:
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and like a foolish, ignorant Atheist, imagines he may do it ▪ thinks God will not see when he turns him off with a bad Sacrifice for a good one ▪ a corrupt and lame one for a sound one, Job 22. 12, 14. Thus he robs God of his Right, sends away the Heart about other business,
and like a foolish, ignorant Atheist, imagines he may do it ▪ thinks God will not see when he turns him off with a bad Sacrifice for a good one ▪ a corrupt and lame one for a found one, Job 22. 12, 14. Thus he robs God of his Right, sends away the Heart about other business,
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The worm of his Lust doth eat the Kernel, and then with some seeming solemnity he makes the Heart-searching and Heart-demanding God a Present of the empty shell.
The worm of his Lust does eat the Kernel, and then with Some seeming solemnity he makes the Heartsearching and Heart-demanding God a Present of the empty shell.
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men that can only judge by the outward appearance, are utterly deceived by him. Samuel was deceived by Eliahs look, and Philip by Simon Magus 's Profession.
men that can only judge by the outward appearance, Are utterly deceived by him. Samuel was deceived by Elijah's look, and Philip by Simon Magus is Profession.
see his Parts, Zeal, Affection, &c. and his aim being to seem Religious before men, he puts himself in his finest dress when he appears upon the Stage in open view, turns the best side outward when he has a great many Spectators;
see his Parts, Zeal, Affection, etc. and his aim being to seem Religious before men, he puts himself in his Finest dress when he appears upon the Stage in open view, turns the best side outward when he has a great many Spectators;
while a sincere Soul whose business is to approve himself to God, is most engaged and enlarged in his Closet, where none but he that sees in Secret can observe him.
while a sincere Soul whose business is to approve himself to God, is most engaged and enlarged in his Closet, where none but he that sees in Secret can observe him.
3. But finally he is called a Deceiver, because he doth most miserably and fatally deceive himself, Jam. 1. 22, 26. He puts a Paralogism or Fallacy upon himself, argues falsly, and concludes fallaciously concerning himself.
3. But finally he is called a Deceiver, Because he does most miserably and fatally deceive himself, Jam. 1. 22, 26. He puts a Paralogism or Fallacy upon himself, argues falsely, and concludes fallaciously Concerning himself.
As Jacob feared lest his Father might, this Deceiver shall find that the All-seeing God most certainly will •ind out the Deceit, and reward him with a Curse instead of a Blessing, Gen. 27. 12. Such persons may sport themselves with their own Deceivings for a time, 2. Pet. 2. 13. but the Deceiver shall be deceived at •ast.
As Jacob feared lest his Father might, this Deceiver shall find that the All-seeing God most Certainly will •ind out the Deceit, and reward him with a Curse instead of a Blessing, Gen. 27. 12. Such Persons may sport themselves with their own Deceivings for a time, 2. Pet. 2. 13. but the Deceiver shall be deceived At •ast.
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For a further discovery of this sin of Lying and Deceit in Gods Worship, let us take notice of some of the Deceits used in Prayer, Hearing, Receiving the Sacrament, a•• Sanctifying the Sabbath;
For a further discovery of this since of Lying and Deceit in God's Worship, let us take notice of Some of the Deceits used in Prayer, Hearing, Receiving the Sacrament, a•• Sanctifying the Sabbath;
And doubtless Gods own Children have need to pray with David, That God would remove from them the way of Lying even when they are Praying, Psal. 119. 29. In solitary prayer when they enter into their Closets and shut their doors, they are more happy than the most and best of Christians always are if they can shut out all vain and impertinent thoughts from coming in.
And doubtless God's own Children have need to pray with David, That God would remove from them the Way of Lying even when they Are Praying, Psalm 119. 29. In solitary prayer when they enter into their Closets and shut their doors, they Are more happy than the most and best of Christians always Are if they can shut out all vain and impertinent thoughts from coming in.
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All such (and much more wicked, blasphemous and unbelieving) thoughts are faults, and if allowed are lies; though they are not wickednesses, they are infirmities, end if not watcht against and mourned over, will be charged on us as Lies and Deceit.
All such (and much more wicked, blasphemous and unbelieving) thoughts Are Faults, and if allowed Are lies; though they Are not Wickednesses, they Are infirmities, end if not watched against and mourned over, will be charged on us as Lies and Deceit.
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In our ordinary social prayers, how hard to keep our heart engaged in every word of Petition, Confession or Thanksgiving uttered by him that i• our mouth unto God! vagaries are a sort of Lies, and wandering or diverting is Deceiving.
In our ordinary social Prayers, how hard to keep our heart engaged in every word of Petition, Confessi or Thanksgiving uttered by him that i• our Mouth unto God! vagaries Are a sort of Lies, and wandering or diverting is Deceiving.
but do not afflict their Souls, open their mouths, but keep their hearts shut, their heads hang down for a day like a Bullrush, (though many arrive not to that,
but do not afflict their Souls, open their mouths, but keep their hearts shut, their Heads hang down for a day like a Bulrush, (though many arrive not to that,
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and so their lying is the more open and obvious, and their sin goes before-hand unto Judgment.) But they have no Sacrince of a broken heart and contrite spirit to present the Lord withal.
and so their lying is the more open and obvious, and their since Goes beforehand unto Judgement.) But they have no Sacrince of a broken heart and contrite Spirit to present the Lord withal.
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and yet neglect the principal thing required? If there be not (on such days especially) in their Addresses to God, hearty confessions of sin, deep Humiliation under it,
and yet neglect the principal thing required? If there be not (on such days especially) in their Addresses to God, hearty confessions of since, deep Humiliation under it,
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all that is done without this, is nothing but lying and deceiving, and the greater the expence in the external part of the duty, the greater the deceit if not rightly performed.
all that is done without this, is nothing but lying and deceiving, and the greater the expense in the external part of the duty, the greater the deceit if not rightly performed.
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as if we thought he could not discern whether we did lift up holy hands or no. 1 Tim. 2. 8. We acknowledge his Power in words, but doubt of his Ability to save us, and engage not our hearts to take hold of his Strength and be at peace with him.
as if we Thought he could not discern whither we did lift up holy hands or no. 1 Tim. 2. 8. We acknowledge his Power in words, but doubt of his Ability to save us, and engage not our hearts to take hold of his Strength and be At peace with him.
We say it's a fearful thing to fall into his hands, and yet by such kind of trifling in his Worship do most directly deliver our selves up into the Hands of his Jealousie and Justice.
We say it's a fearful thing to fallen into his hands, and yet by such kind of trifling in his Worship do most directly deliver our selves up into the Hands of his Jealousy and justice.
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Thus while we confess all Gods Glorious Attributes in prayer, but do not make him the object of our Faith, Love, Fear, Delight, &c. we do but lye to him.
Thus while we confess all God's Glorious Attributes in prayer, but do not make him the Object of our Faith, Love, fear, Delight, etc. we do but lie to him.
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Again, if we confess the sin that we have no mind to part with, and acknowledge those Iniquities that we keep in our bosoms with complacence and delight, what is this but deceitful dealing with God? We seem very pathetically in words to confess our own wretchedness and unworthiness,
Again, if we confess the since that we have no mind to part with, and acknowledge those Iniquities that we keep in our bosoms with complacence and delight, what is this but deceitful dealing with God? We seem very pathetically in words to confess our own wretchedness and unworthiness,
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but God and our own Consciences know that we do but lye unto him, while not humbled to this day, Ier. 44. 10. and are better opinionated of our selves than wee pretend to in our Confessions.
but God and our own Consciences know that we do but lie unto him, while not humbled to this day, Jeremiah 44. 10. and Are better opinionated of our selves than we pretend to in our Confessions.
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ask to have sin pardoned, when they cannot part with it, purged, while they hold fast their deceit, and refuse to let it go, this is downright lying before God, Jer. 8. 5. Thus we pray for the Sanctifying of his Name, Coming of his Kingdom, doing of his Will,
ask to have since pardoned, when they cannot part with it, purged, while they hold fast their deceit, and refuse to let it go, this is downright lying before God, Jer. 8. 5. Thus we pray for the Sanctifying of his Name, Coming of his Kingdom, doing of his Will,
Of such kind of addressing God in a Time of Affliction, the Lord pronounces that it is but flattering and lying, and that because the Heart is not right with God, Psa. 78. 34. — 37.
Of such kind of addressing God in a Time of Affliction, the Lord pronounces that it is but flattering and lying, and that Because the Heart is not right with God, Psa. 78. 34. — 37.
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And so of our Thanksgiving, which is also a part of Prayer, when we say in words, Lord, we bless and praise thy Name, but our hearts are not fixed to that work,
And so of our Thanksgiving, which is also a part of Prayer, when we say in words, Lord, we bless and praise thy Name, but our hearts Are not fixed to that work,
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To hear without an unfeigned Resolution to no as well as hear, together with a sincere endeavour to perform what they resolve, is lying and deceitful Hearing.
To hear without an unfeigned Resolution to no as well as hear, together with a sincere endeavour to perform what they resolve, is lying and deceitful Hearing.
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and therefore is no less than lying and deceit in Gods account, however the external Deportment may appear fair and commendable before men, that can only judge by the seeing of the eye, and hearing of the ear.
and Therefore is no less than lying and deceit in God's account, however the external Deportment may appear fair and commendable before men, that can only judge by the seeing of the eye, and hearing of the ear.
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And it arises from the same principle, the Atheism that is in all Mankind, that which makes them dare to lie to God, will not let them stick at lying to men.
And it arises from the same principle, the Atheism that is in all Mankind, that which makes them Dare to lie to God, will not let them stick At lying to men.
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Hence when they trusted to the Temple of the Lord, and to their Services and Sacrifices there, the Lord tells them they trusted in lying words, Jer. 7. 4 ▪ 8
Hence when they trusted to the Temple of the Lord, and to their Services and Sacrifices there, the Lord tells them they trusted in lying words, Jer. 7. 4 ▪ 8
much more when there is so much d•ceit attending the best of our doings, and so much lameness, leanness ▪ and deformity in the chiefest of our Sacrifices.
much more when there is so much d•ceit attending the best of our doings, and so much lameness, leanness ▪ and deformity in the chiefest of our Sacrifices.
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3. Hence see also the reason why God is angry oft times at the Prayers of his People, viz. because he ha•es lying, of which he finds so much in them ▪ Psal. 80. 4 ▪ And hence there is so little success in praying,
3. Hence see also the reason why God is angry oft times At the Prayers of his People, viz. Because he ha•es lying, of which he finds so much in them ▪ Psalm 80. 4 ▪ And hence there is so little success in praying,
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We know that God heareth not Sinners ▪ Joh. 9. 31. Lyars and Deceiters as they shall not dwell with him, Psal. 101. 7. so neither shall their Services come before him with Acceptance.
We know that God hears not Sinners ▪ John 9. 31. Liars and Deceiters as they shall not dwell with him, Psalm 101. 7. so neither shall their Services come before him with Acceptance.
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And those Worshippers that seek God daily, and approach into his presence frequently, are either Regenerate or Unregenerate, (for we may not believe, that all outward Worshippers are inwardly sincere) Now as to the Ʋnregenerate, especially if they are so knowingly,
And those Worshippers that seek God daily, and approach into his presence frequently, Are either Regenerate or Unregenerate, (for we may not believe, that all outward Worshippers Are inwardly sincere) Now as to the Ʋnregenerate, especially if they Are so knowingly,
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they do nothing else but beleagure and beset him with lies, are always fighting God with their lies, and many, perhaps the Body of Israel whom the Lord thus treats in the Text, were such.
they do nothing Else but beleagure and beset him with lies, Are always fighting God with their lies, and many, perhaps the Body of Israel whom the Lord thus treats in the Text, were such.
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As to the Regenerate, they are not wholly freed from this way of lying, there are some Remains of Guile and Hypocrisie, which like dead flies are dropping into,
As to the Regenerate, they Are not wholly freed from this Way of lying, there Are Some Remains of Guile and Hypocrisy, which like dead flies Are dropping into,
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and let us be vile in our own eyes, in that we have so often done that which is so vile in his. The Lord expects very deep Humiliation for our so great and frequent Dissimulation in his Worship;
and let us be vile in our own eyes, in that we have so often done that which is so vile in his. The Lord expects very deep Humiliation for our so great and frequent Dissimulation in his Worship;
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dealing falsely in his Worship we must very particularly repent of, and reform. USE III. Let this serve for a word of solemn Dehortation from this great and frequent sin that is so commonly found in the midst of us.
dealing falsely in his Worship we must very particularly Repent of, and reform. USE III. Let this serve for a word of solemn Dehortation from this great and frequent since that is so commonly found in the midst of us.
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Oh all ye VVorshippers of God be perswaded to put away your lying, and let your deceit no longer lodg with you ▪ Do not come to the House of God to tell him a pack of lies from day to day, Trouble him with no more deceitful and vain oblations, for shame leave off lying.
O all you VVorshippers of God be persuaded to put away your lying, and let your deceit no longer lodge with you ▪ Do not come to the House of God to tell him a pack of lies from day to day, Trouble him with no more deceitful and vain Oblations, for shame leave off lying.
Let us consider, 1. The Greatness of the sin. 2. The •oreness of the punishment. 3. The good of performing true Worship in ▪ a right and sincere manner.
Let us Consider, 1. The Greatness of the since. 2. The •oreness of the punishment. 3. The good of performing true Worship in ▪ a right and sincere manner.
they go astray from the Womb, speaking lies, Psal. 58. 3. And yet it is a sin condemned by the light of nature, condemned by the verdict of every mans Conscience that is not blinded or bribed, asleep or seared.
they go astray from the Womb, speaking lies, Psalm 58. 3. And yet it is a since condemned by the Light of nature, condemned by the verdict of every men Conscience that is not blinded or bribed, asleep or seared.
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2. But more than so, it's lying to God, and that sin cost Ananias and Sapphird their lives, Act. 5 ▪ 4, &c. And it's no small wonder of Patience and Long-suffering that the Lord makes no more such Examples among the great Troops of lying Worshippers that compass him every day, especially considering what a jealous God he is in point of Worship.
2. But more than so, it's lying to God, and that since cost Ananias and Sapphird their lives, Act. 5 ▪ 4, etc. And it's no small wonder of Patience and Long-suffering that the Lord makes no more such Examples among the great Troops of lying Worshippers that compass him every day, especially considering what a jealous God he is in point of Worship.
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4. It i• extream insolence, daring boldness and presumption thus to impose upon God, to fight against him with our Lies, to cover his Face and ask who smote him.
4. It i• extreme insolence, daring boldness and presumption thus to impose upon God, to fight against him with our Lies, to cover his Face and ask who smote him.
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were it only that one Text, it were very dreadful Mala. 1. 14. Cursed be the Deceiver ▪ If doing the work of the Lord deceitfully does, then much more the doing of the worship of the Lord decitfully will bring a Curse Jer. 48. 10. Particularly,
were it only that one Text, it were very dreadful Mala. 1. 14. Cursed be the Deceiver ▪ If doing the work of the Lord deceitfully does, then much more the doing of the worship of the Lord decitfully will bring a Curse Jer. 48. 10. Particularly,
1. All such lying worshippers will lose all that they have wrought 2. Joh. 8. all our deceitful Hearing, Praying, Sabbathkeeping ▪ &c. will be utterly lost,
1. All such lying worshippers will loose all that they have wrought 2. John 8. all our deceitful Hearing, Praying, Sabbathkeeping ▪ etc. will be utterly lost,
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Those that are least, or nothing in the Inside are most in the out-side, and they all whose Services are a lye (not having the Heart in them) use to lye most splendidly of any;
Those that Are least, or nothing in the Inside Are most in the outside, and they all whose Services Are a lie (not having the Heart in them) use to lie most splendidly of any;
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a little Reputation from men they may get, but what does that signify? They do but worship him in vain, Mat. •5 ▪ 9. and therefore God bids such deceitful Offerers to bring no more such vain oblation, Isa. 1. 13. They were utterly in vain as to the great end of them, Communion with God by them.
a little Reputation from men they may get, but what does that signify? They do but worship him in vain, Mathew •5 ▪ 9. and Therefore God bids such deceitful Offerers to bring no more such vain oblation, Isaiah 1. 13. They were utterly in vain as to the great end of them, Communion with God by them.
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they cannot anger a jealous God more than by such Deceitful Services, his Anger smokes against lying Prayers, and the more of such prayers, the more Anger.
they cannot anger a jealous God more than by such Deceitful Services, his Anger smokes against lying Prayers, and the more of such Prayers, the more Anger.
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they continued in their formal worship multiplied their Sacrifices, and did the while but multiply lies; their new Sacrifices were but Compassing God about with new Lies;
they continued in their formal worship multiplied their Sacrifices, and did the while but multiply lies; their new Sacrifices were but Compassing God about with new Lies;
and what did they further increase thereby? why, they increased Desolation. Increase of such Services, was increase of Lies, increase of Lies was increase of Provocation unto God,
and what did they further increase thereby? why, they increased Desolation. Increase of such Services, was increase of Lies, increase of Lies was increase of Provocation unto God,
It's hard to say, whether people do more provoke God by their sins, or by their Prayers and Confessions, performed with so much Guile and Hypocrisie, especially when by those Duties they think to expiate their sins.
It's hard to say, whither people do more provoke God by their Sins, or by their Prayers and Confessions, performed with so much Guile and Hypocrisy, especially when by those Duties they think to expiate their Sins.
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While they are compassing God about with Lies, he is compassing them about with Threatnings, which like a storm of Hail shall sweep away their Refuge of Lies.
While they Are compassing God about with Lies, he is compassing them about with Threatenings, which like a storm of Hail shall sweep away their Refuge of Lies.
Outward Judgments are often sent by God upon a Professing People, as a Testimony from Heaven against such Falshood and Dissimulation. Is not this one main cause of Gods Severity towards us at this day, viz ▪ our prevaricating with him in his Worship? either the total neglect of it in many, the deceitful performances in some,
Outward Judgments Are often sent by God upon a Professing People, as a Testimony from Heaven against such Falsehood and Dissimulation. Is not this one main cause of God's Severity towards us At this day, videlicet ▪ our prevaricating with him in his Worship? either the total neglect of it in many, the deceitful performances in Some,
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Does not the Lord render his Rebukes in flames of Fire, for our coldness, or false Fire in his Worship? The sudden stroke on Nadab and Ab•hu was for their offering up of strange Fire, and Lies is strange Fire.
Does not the Lord render his Rebukes in flames of Fire, for our coldness, or false Fire in his Worship? The sudden stroke on Nadab and Ab•hu was for their offering up of strange Fire, and Lies is strange Fire.
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The Arrow shot out of such a deceitful Bow flies back to the damage of him that shoots it, Hos: 7. 16. Thus Paul tells us, that for the abusing of that Ordinance sickness and death were sent among them, 1 Cor. 11. 30. And no way is an Ordinance more abused than by this way of lying.
The Arrow shot out of such a deceitful Bow flies back to the damage of him that shoots it, Hos: 7. 16. Thus Paul tells us, that for the abusing of that Ordinance sickness and death were sent among them, 1 Cor. 11. 30. And no Way is an Ordinance more abused than by this Way of lying.
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As evil men and seducers in point of Doctrine, so evil men and deceivers in point of Worship, wax worse and worse, 2 Tim. 3. 13. deceiving and being deceived, they deal Deceitfully with God, do deceive others, (as has been already noted) and do most lamentably deceive themselves into a false peace, till at length they find themselves irrecoverably lost.
As evil men and seducers in point of Doctrine, so evil men and deceivers in point of Worship, wax Worse and Worse, 2 Tim. 3. 13. deceiving and being deceived, they deal Deceitfully with God, do deceive Others, (as has been already noted) and do most lamentably deceive themselves into a false peace, till At length they find themselves irrecoverably lost.
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They sin, and then bring their Peace-offering, and so pay the old score, and then begin upon a new, Prov. 7. 14. As if by their Duties they •ad made amends for their past sins,
They sin, and then bring their Peace-offering, and so pay the old score, and then begin upon a new, Curae 7. 14. As if by their Duties they •ad made amends for their past Sins,
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Worshipping or Sacrificing ) in Gods House, think themselves delivered to do all those Abominations, i ▪ e. delivered from the wickedness already done,
Worshipping or Sacrificing) in God's House, think themselves Delivered to do all those Abominations, i ▪ e. Delivered from the wickedness already done,
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Thus as some turn the Grace of God into Lasciviousness, Jude 4 so these turn the Worship of God into Lasciviousness, and what greater Spiritual Judgment than to be given up of God to this? It is rendered there as a mark of men of old ordained unto Condemnation. Nothing more fatal,
Thus as Some turn the Grace of God into Lasciviousness, U^de 4 so these turn the Worship of God into Lasciviousness, and what greater Spiritual Judgement than to be given up of God to this? It is rendered there as a mark of men of old ordained unto Condemnation. Nothing more fatal,
and the sparks that you Compass and comfort your selves with, but the Reward you will receive at the hands of God will be to lye down in sorrow, Isa. 50. ult: Such Worshippers of God are nevertheless counted forgotters of God,
and the sparks that you Compass and Comfort your selves with, but the Reward you will receive At the hands of God will be to lie down in sorrow, Isaiah 50. ult: Such Worshippers of God Are nevertheless counted forgotters of God,
This is a large Theam, I shall but glance at a few hints ▪ What is said of keeping Gods Commandments in General ▪ Great is the Reward Psa. 9. 11. is eminently true of the second Commandment, which gives ▪ direction about Instituted Worship, see Exod. 20. 6. And if you referr it to the Third Commandment, where the Lord threatens the Breaker of it, Not to •old him guil•less, it is a Meiosis, and sorest wrath is intended therein,
This is a large Theam, I shall but glance At a few hints ▪ What is said of keeping God's commandments in General ▪ Great is the Reward Psa. 9. 11. is eminently true of the second Commandment, which gives ▪ direction about Instituted Worship, see Exod 20. 6. And if you refer it to the Third Commandment, where the Lord threatens the Breaker of it, Not to •old him guil•less, it is a Meiosis, and Sorest wrath is intended therein,
Blessed with all spiritual blessings, God accepts his Services, remembers his Offerings, will give him pardon, peace, joy, the strength of his Right Hand &c. see Psal. 20. 1 — 6. He shall see the Lords goings in his Sanctuary.
Blessed with all spiritual blessings, God accepts his Services, remembers his Offerings, will give him pardon, peace, joy, the strength of his Right Hand etc. see Psalm 20. 1 — 6. He shall see the lords goings in his Sanctuary.
Seeking the Kingdom of God first, (of which no small part lies in a right performing the worship of the Kingdom) has a promise of the Addition of all other things, M••.
Seeking the Kingdom of God First, (of which no small part lies in a right performing the worship of the Kingdom) has a promise of the Addition of all other things, M••.
If we Compass him with hearty sincere service, he will Compas• •• with favour as with a Shield Psal. • 12, Mercy shall Compass us, no good thing shall be wa••ing to us.
If we Compass him with hearty sincere service, he will Compas• •• with favour as with a Shield Psalm • 12, Mercy shall Compass us, no good thing shall be wa••ing to us.
While such kind of formal worshippers of whom we have been speaking, say as they feel, that it is in vain to serve God, we shall speak as we find, That it is good for us to draw near unto God, Psal. 23. 28. Directions for the Cure of this Malady.
While such kind of formal worshippers of whom we have been speaking, say as they feel, that it is in vain to serve God, we shall speak as we find, That it is good for us to draw near unto God, Psalm 23. 28. Directions for the Cure of this Malady.
and wills him to consider that he was a Great King, and had a Dreadful Name, even the Lord of Hosts, Mal. 1. 14. His being a Spirit will tell us that he is to be Worshipped in Spirit and Truth, not after a carnal and lying manner.
and wills him to Consider that he was a Great King, and had a Dreadful Name, even the Lord of Hosts, Malachi 1. 14. His being a Spirit will tell us that he is to be Worshipped in Spirit and Truth, not After a carnal and lying manner.
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His Justice will caution us from taking his Name in vain, because he will not hol• us Guiltless; and when we take up his Worship without spirit, heart, life, care, labour, seriousness, we take his Name in vain.
His justice will caution us from taking his Name in vain, Because he will not hol• us Guiltless; and when we take up his Worship without Spirit, heart, life, care, labour, seriousness, we take his Name in vain.
His Truth and Faithfulness as they will put us beyond dispute about the certainty of the Reward, if we serve him well, so of the Punishment, if trifling and slightly therein.
His Truth and Faithfulness as they will put us beyond dispute about the certainty of the Reward, if we serve him well, so of the Punishment, if trifling and slightly therein.
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if we bring him any other Worship than that of his own prescribing, he will call it lying and deceit. Beware therefore that none spoil you through vain deceit after the Traditions of men, Col. 2. 8. A very good caution,
if we bring him any other Worship than that of his own prescribing, he will call it lying and deceit. Beware Therefore that none spoil you through vain deceit After the Traditions of men, Col. 2. 8. A very good caution,
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for Traditions of men in the Worship of God, will spoil our Worship, and spoil us also, aand are rightly called deceitful and vain, because they take us off from the only true, acceptable and profitable Service of God.
for Traditions of men in the Worship of God, will spoil our Worship, and spoil us also, aand Are rightly called deceitful and vain, Because they take us off from the only true, acceptable and profitable Service of God.
To goe to God in our Prayers or other Services, immediately, to God out of or without Christ is to lye in our services. That General Rule of Doing all in the Name of the Lord Jesus Col. •. 17. holds most strictly in point of worship.
To go to God in our Prayers or other Services, immediately, to God out of or without christ is to lie in our services. That General Rule of Doing all in the Name of the Lord jesus Col. •. 17. holds most strictly in point of worship.
14. 41. And all our praises are to be Offered up by him, Heb. 13. 15. Otherwise what-ever of Labour, Care, Zeal, Cost, may be put into our Oblations, if there be nothing of Christ in them they signify nothing at all with God;
14. 41. And all our praises Are to be Offered up by him, Hebrew 13. 15. Otherwise whatever of Labour, Care, Zeal, Cost, may be put into our Oblations, if there be nothing of christ in them they signify nothing At all with God;
and the savour of them very offensive to his Nostrils if not perfumed with the Incense of his Merits which he is Offering up with the prayers of the Saints.
and the savour of them very offensive to his Nostrils if not perfumed with the Incense of his Merits which he is Offering up with the Prayers of the Saints.
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Daily make Davids prayer, That God will remove from us the way of lying, Psal. 119. 29. And that particularly when we draw near unto God in worship, that we may do it with a true Heart, Heb. 10. 22. Ingage the Heart to go along with our Bodies and Tongues,
Daily make Davids prayer, That God will remove from us the Way of lying, Psalm 119. 29. And that particularly when we draw near unto God in worship, that we may do it with a true Heart, Hebrew 10. 22. Engage the Heart to go along with our Bodies and Tongues,
when addressing the Heartsearching God, yea & do not only carry our Hearts thither, but by an extraordinary care and watchfulness keep them there, that they may not give you the slip,
when addressing the Heartsearching God, yea & do not only carry our Hearts thither, but by an extraordinary care and watchfulness keep them there, that they may not give you the slip,
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and so render all your worship successless, because heart•ess. Then only do you worship God in Spirit and Truth when your Hearts are sincerely active in what you do.
and so render all your worship successless, Because heart•ess. Then only do you worship God in Spirit and Truth when your Hearts Are sincerely active in what you do.
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Dare not offer unto God that which cost you nothing but a little Breath and Lip-labour, remember that your Heart gives value to your two Mites, the least piece of Hearty Service is in high esteem with God.
Dare not offer unto God that which cost you nothing but a little Breath and Lip-labour, Remember that your Heart gives valve to your two Mites, the least piece of Hearty Service is in high esteem with God.
6. Finally •et our constant Walk be always consonant to our Worship, our Deportment agreeable to our Devotions, our whole Conversations such as become such Worshippers.
6. Finally •et our constant Walk be always consonant to our Worship, our Deportment agreeable to our Devotions, our Whole Conversations such as become such Worshippers.
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If what be said in words is contradicted in works, God will call it lying and deceit, Tit. 1. 16. To be zealous and warm in our Worship but luke warm and carnal in our Walk is most absurd and Contradictory.
If what be said in words is contradicted in works, God will call it lying and deceit, Tit. 1. 16. To be zealous and warm in our Worship but lycia warm and carnal in our Walk is most absurd and Contradictory.
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Let us Live our Hearing, Praying, Sabbaths, Sacraments, &c. and then we worship well, And if we do indeed worship well, our worship to God will observably Influence, all our converse with men.
Let us Live our Hearing, Praying, Sabbaths, Sacraments, etc. and then we worship well, And if we do indeed worship well, our worship to God will observably Influence, all our converse with men.
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as appears by quarrelling God that he took no more notice of their Fastings, nor gave them expected Answers to their Prayers, though the Lord sufficiently stopt their mouth, by letting them know, that while they lived in such palpable neglect of the Second-Table-Duties, their pretended compliance with the First, could very little avail them.
as appears by quarreling God that he took no more notice of their Fastings, nor gave them expected Answers to their Prayers, though the Lord sufficiently stopped their Mouth, by letting them know, that while they lived in such palpable neglect of the Second-Table-Duties, their pretended compliance with the First, could very little avail them.
Of the like import is Psal. 50. and Isa. 1. in the latter of which he plainly tells them, That the multitude of their Sacrifices was to no purpose, they did but trouble him, and not profit themselves:
Of the like import is Psalm 50. and Isaiah 1. in the latter of which he plainly tells them, That the multitude of their Sacrifices was to no purpose, they did but trouble him, and not profit themselves:
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so does God say to us, bring no more lying Services, make no more deceitful Prayers; let me have no more of these formal, Hypocritic•l Assemblings Upon the penalty of losing all our Prayers, (& we had better lose all the Comforts we have in the World,
so does God say to us, bring no more lying Services, make no more deceitful Prayers; let me have no more of these formal, Hypocritic•l Assemblings Upon the penalty of losing all our Prayers, (& we had better loose all the Comforts we have in the World,
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than lose our Prayers) Upon the penalty of having them turned into sin, (a dreadful 〈 ◊ 〉 on upon Judas that monstrous Hypocri•e, as appears by comparing Psal 109. 7. with Act. •. 20. and that which every such dissembling Worshipper may be afraid of.) Upon the penalty of losing all gracious converse with God, of blocking up the way to prevent any good coming at thee for ever, of having the Lord to kindle a fire in his Jealousie that shall burn to the lowest H•ll, of his rending thee in pieces, & there be none to deliver thee, I say upon all these penalties, (and they are terrible ones) leave off, presently and utterly leave off All lying & dissembling with God in his Worship.
than loose our Prayers) Upon the penalty of having them turned into since, (a dreadful 〈 ◊ 〉 on upon Judas that monstrous Hypocri•e, as appears by comparing Psalm 109. 7. with Act. •. 20. and that which every such dissembling Worshipper may be afraid of.) Upon the penalty of losing all gracious converse with God, of blocking up the Way to prevent any good coming At thee for ever, of having the Lord to kindle a fire in his Jealousy that shall burn to the lowest H•ll, of his rending thee in Pieces, & there be none to deliver thee, I say upon all these penalties, (and they Are terrible ones) leave off, presently and utterly leave off All lying & dissembling with God in his Worship.
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Do not cast off worship because it is so dangerous to intermeddle with, but engage in it sincerely; heartily, with Reverence & godly fear, shun the lying & deceit that too often does attend it, comply with the sincerity & painfulness, care & conscience that always should attend it.
Do not cast off worship Because it is so dangerous to intermeddle with, but engage in it sincerely; heartily, with reverence & godly Fear, shun the lying & deceit that too often does attend it, comply with the sincerity & painfulness, care & conscience that always should attend it.
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Infirmity, especially when bemoaned & resisted, he will forgive & overlook, & all the expence we are at in Worshipping God in spirit & truth, will be plentifully compensated by fulfilling that promise, Exo. 20. 23. In all places where I record my name I will come unto thee, and I will Bless thee.
Infirmity, especially when bemoaned & resisted, he will forgive & overlook, & all the expense we Are At in Worshipping God in Spirit & truth, will be plentifully compensated by fulfilling that promise, Exo. 20. 23. In all places where I record my name I will come unto thee, and I will Bless thee.
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