A practical treatise upon Christian perfection. Repr. [of the 1726 ed.].1807 |
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... wisdom of wordly ambition . To return . Christianity is , therefore , a course of holy discipline , solely fitted to the cure and recovery of fallen spirits , and intends such achange in our nature , as may raise us to a nearer union ...
... wisdom of wordly ambition . To return . Christianity is , therefore , a course of holy discipline , solely fitted to the cure and recovery of fallen spirits , and intends such achange in our nature , as may raise us to a nearer union ...
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... wisdom is foolishness , its friendship is enmity with God . All that is in the world , the lust of the flesh , the lust of the eyes , and the 1 John ii . 16 . pride of life , is not of the Father . Worldly opinions , proud reasonings ...
... wisdom is foolishness , its friendship is enmity with God . All that is in the world , the lust of the flesh , the lust of the eyes , and the 1 John ii . 16 . pride of life , is not of the Father . Worldly opinions , proud reasonings ...
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... wisdom of this world , the intrigues of life , the designs of greatness and ambition , lead to ano- ther kingdom ... wisdom of this world . If therefore we will partake of the wisdom of God we must think and judge of this world ...
... wisdom of this world , the intrigues of life , the designs of greatness and ambition , lead to ano- ther kingdom ... wisdom of this world . If therefore we will partake of the wisdom of God we must think and judge of this world ...
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... wisdom . that can no more recommend itself to the eyes of God than the wisdom of an epicure . For it shows as wrong a turn of mind , as false a judgment , and as great a contempt of the true goods , to neglect any degrees of piety for ...
... wisdom . that can no more recommend itself to the eyes of God than the wisdom of an epicure . For it shows as wrong a turn of mind , as false a judgment , and as great a contempt of the true goods , to neglect any degrees of piety for ...
Página 46
... wisdom in the one than in the other ; and the Christian that is governed by either , and made less affected to the things of God by them , is equally odious and contemptible in the sight of God . And though we distinguish betwixt cares ...
... wisdom in the one than in the other ; and the Christian that is governed by either , and made less affected to the things of God by them , is equally odious and contemptible in the sight of God . And though we distinguish betwixt cares ...
Términos y frases comunes
apostle blessed Saviour body called charity Christ Christian perfection church condemn consider contrary corruption dæmons death degree degrees of glory delight deny desire devil devo devotion disciples of Christ discourses disorder diversions divine divine grace divine service doctrine duty enjoyments entertainment epicure equally eternal evil false fancy farther folly foolish glory gluttony grace guilt happiness hath heart heathen heaven Holy Spirit humble humility imagine immodest impertinent impure indulgence instances Jesus judgment kingdom of God labour lewdness live lowly manner meekness ments mind mortification nature necessary necessity ness ourselves passions persons piety plain play play-house pleasures pray prayer pride profaneness purity reason religion religious relish renounce repentance ribaldry rich saith salvation Scrip Scripture self-denial sins small sin soul spirit and temper stage sufferings suppose sure thee things thou thoughts tion true unto vanity virtue wisdom worldly worship
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Página 79 - Therefore take no thought, saying: What shall we eat? Or, what shall we drink? Or, wherewithal shall we be clothed? (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek.) For your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.
Página 16 - Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father: 5.
Página 107 - And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
Página 332 - There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars; for one star differeth from another star in glory. So also is the resurrection of the dead.
Página 390 - And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out : it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire ; where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.
Página 346 - Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
Página 63 - And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom...
Página 55 - Then Jesus beholding him, loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest : go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven ; and come, take up the cross and follow me.
Página 155 - Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
Página 22 - And let this apparel and horse be delivered to the hand of one of the king's most noble princes, that they may array the man withal whom the king delighteth to honour...