him, if we keep his commandments, 1 Joh. 2.3. But he that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a lyar, and the truth is not in him, Ver. 4. And again, Whatsoever we ask (saith he) we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do, those things which are pleasing in his sight, 1 John 4.22. and he that keepeth his commandments, dwel∣leth in him, and he in him, Ver. 24.
Such then as say that the command∣ments of God cannot be kept, are hereby proved to be Lyars, false prophets, and de∣ceivers. Come out therefore from among them, and be thou separate from such unclean men, for the lyar shall not enter into the Kingdom, nor any unclean or imperfect thing.
Friends, I even tremble to think on your condition, who break the Com∣mandments of God, and teach men so to do, you are so far from the Way, the Truth and the Life, that unless you spee∣dily repent and turn to the Lord, you will have your portion with hypocrites, where is weeping, wailing, and gnashing of teeth for evermore.
My direction then to you also (before it be too late) is, To own the Light in