A view of the threats and punishments recorded in the Scriptures, alphabetically composed with some briefe observations upon severall texts / by Zachary Bogan ...

Reproofe,

Such as doe not Give it

If Parents, they are sometimes punished by God (of which see in the Chapter of Pa∣rents.) Sometimes by their children them∣selves. Thus was David punished by his son Adonijah: of whō is it said, that his father had not displeased him at any time, in saying, why hast thou done so? 1 Kings 1. 6. But he took a course to work him trouble enough, to re∣ward him for his gentlenesse: for hee sought to make himselfe King. ver. 5.

If they are God's Ministers; I know not what they may expect. Their case is bad e∣nough doubtlesse: as you may gather by the Prophet Isai's words (if the Latine translati∣on be right) Woe unto me, because* 1.1 I have held my peace, ch: 6. 5. Those who follow this translation, some of them interpret it, of the Prophet's not reproving King Ʋzziah so,

boldly as he should, for medling with the Priests office, 2 Chr. 26. 16. Others, because he did not see him putt out of the City, accor∣ding to the Law for the Lepers, Lev. 13. 46. But this last we have the lesse cause to su∣spect, for what is said in that chapter but now quoted, v. 21: viz. That he dwelt in a severall house.

Such as doe not Take it, punished,

1 With Errour. He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: bnt he that refuseth reproofe, erreth. Prov 10. 17.

2 Destruction. Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way; and he that hateth reproofe shall die. Prov. 15. 10. The way, a∣gaine; as it was before. For there is no o∣ther way, to come to life. The horse that will not follow the reines: and the traveller, that will not hearken to him, that tels him when he is Out; especially where there are so many turnings: how is it likely, they can be in the right? Shall die] and that shame∣fullly: 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉, make a shamefull end, so the Sept translate. And this is often seen stubborne, and self-willed men, how are they ashamed to shew their faces, when they mis∣carry! having nothing to say for, and no∣body to speake against but, themselves.

They miscarry shamefully, and they mis∣carry suddenly (for they must of necessity, if they will not take warning.) He that be∣ing often reproved hardeneth his neck, (for he keeps going notwithstanding, and every step brings him neerer to the pit) shall sudden∣ly be destroyed, and that without remedy, Prov. 29. 1. Basil being asked, With what mind a man should take reproofe? answered, with the same that a man should take a medicine, being in a dangerous disease.

Cyprian's* 1.2 punishment for such men is Excommunication.

Notes

• * 1.1

  We trans∣late, for I am un∣done, The Hebrew which we have is 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉
• * 1.2

  Ep. 61. ad Pomp.