Infer. 9.
Lastly, how much are believers engaged to walk as the mem∣bers of Christ, in the visible exercises of all those graces and duties which the consideration of their near relation to him exacts from them! As
First, How contented and well pleased should we be with our outward lot, however providence hath cast it for us in this world. O do not repine, God hath dealt bountifully with you: upon others he hath bestowed the good things of this world, upon you himself in Christ.
Secondly, How humble and lowly in spirit should you be under your great advancement! It's true, God hath magni∣fied you greatly by this Union; but yet don't swell, You bear not the root but the root you, Rom. 11. 18. You shine, but it is as the Stars, with a borrowed light.
Thirdly, How Zealous should you be to honour Christ, who hath put so much honour upon you! Be willing to give glory to Christ, though his glory should rise out of your shame. Never reckon that glory that goes to Christ, to be lost to you: when you lye at his feet in the most particular heart-break∣ing confessions ofsin, yet let this please you, that therein you have given him glory.
Fourthly, how exact and circumspect should you be in all your wayes, remembring whose you are, and whom you represent! Shall it be said that a member of Christ was con∣victed of unrighteous and unholy actions! God forbid: if we say we have fellowship with him, and walkin darkness we lye, 1 Joh. 1. 6. and he that saith he abideth in him, ought also him∣self to walk even as he walked, 1 Joh. 2. 6.
Fifthly, how studious should you be of peace among your selves who are all so nearly united to such a head, and there∣by are made fellow-members in the same body! The heathen