§. 40. Of being faithfull like Christ and Moses.
THE fore-mentioned branches of the faithfulnesse of Moses and of Christ, are not only for our instruction in those things that belonged to them, 〈◊〉〈◊〉 also for our direction, that we also may be like unto them both as they were li•…•… one another. This that we may be,
- 1. We must take heed that we be not intangled with the world; With the pro∣fits,* 1.1 honours and delights thereof, these are sore temptations; They were the last wherewith Satan assaulted Christ, Mat. 4. 8, 9. That old disciple Demas was be∣guiled herewith, 2 Tim. 4. 10.
- 2. We may not fear the face of man, Luk. 2. 4. If we do we shall hardly do any good thing.
- 3. We may not regard peoples murmurings; They are for the most part 〈◊〉〈◊〉 blinde as they see not their own good; We must more respect this good th•…•… their displeasure.
- 4. We must have our warrant from God for what we teach others, lest for do∣ctrines we teach the commandments of men.
- 5. We may not conceal any truth of God upon by and undue respects; wh•…•… we are not fully resolved of a case we must consult with Gods Word, Isa. 8. 2•…•… Psa. 119. 24.
- 6. We must follow better advice when it is given, and not to be too stiff an•…•… peremptory in our own opinion, Iob 31. 13. 2 King. 5. 14. 1 Sam. 25. 32. &c.
- 7. We may not envy at the gifts which God bestoweth on others, but rather re∣joyce thereat.
- 8. We must not be slothful, but put forth our strength to the utmost.
- 9. We may not be respecters of persons, Iam. 2. 1. We must impartially do good to all of all sorts.
- 10. We must be carefull of our posterity, and for the future estate of 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Church, and that by praier, by well instructing the younger sort, and by pro•…•…∣ding successors.