[ 1243] Why it is that we must be Charitable to all Men.
IT is written of that Moses Atticissans,* 1.1 that when he did give Alms to a poor pro∣fligate wretch, his friends were much admired that 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 Plato, the great di∣vine Philosopher would take pitty on such a wretched Miscreant; but he like himself, in such misty dayes as those were, made answer, Humanitati non homini, I shew mercy on the Man▪* 1.2 not as he is wicked; but as, and because he is a Man of my own nature. His answer was good and warrantable; for if we consider our first Parents, we shall find our selves bound, (though •• longinquo) by the same ob∣ligation to do good unto all men; There is neither Iew or Graecian, bond nor free, Male or Female, but all are one in Christ Iesus; neither Indian, whether of the East or West, neither Barbarian of Morocco, nor Inhabitant of Monomotapa, but all are brethren, whom, as we have opportunity, we must embrace with Charity; such as are true Saints,* 1.3 with joy for their Sanctification; those that are not such, in the judgement of Charity, with hearty and earnest supplications to the great God of Heaven and Earth for their true and timely conversion to the faith, that is to be found onely in the Lord Iesus.