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§. 141. Of Believers esteem of what they choose.

Hebr. 11. 26.

Esteeming the reproach of Christ, greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: For he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.

A Third instance of Moses contempt of the world is about riches. This as the former is set down comparatively, to shew how far he went in contempt of wealth.

The first word, translated a 1.1 esteeming, setteth out his opinion, and judg∣ment. Of the meaning of the word, See v. 11. §. 56. There it is translated, jud∣ged; It is used to set out the Apostles opinion and judgment of other things

compared to Christ, Phil. 3. 7, 8. It implieth, that Moses did not rashly what is* 1.2 here mentioned, but on mature consideration, and good judgment.

The word is here set down in the participle, esteeming, to shew that it is ad∣ded to the former, as a like reason to that. He refused the honour of Egypt, be∣cause he preferred the Communion of Saints before it, v. 25. Here he is content •…•…o suffer affliction with Gods people, because he esteemed the reproach of Christ, 〈◊〉〈◊〉 riches than the Treasures in Egypt.

This giveth instance, that a Believer doth what he doth upon good ground. •…•…ers profession is an evident proof hereof, Iohn 6. 68, 69.

For believers have both the word, as a light to shew unto them what is most excellent; and also the Spirit to enlighten their understandings, and make them •…•…ceive what is to be esteemed, and withall to perswade them, to esteem that which is worthy of esteem.

Take notice of this evidence of Faith.

Notes

• a 1.1

  〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉. •…•…bitratus.
• * 1.2

  Matters to be interprised on good ground.