is higher then the highest observes them (Ec∣cles. 5.8.) they must (without repentance) render an account to Him of them, and that so much the heavier, by how much their sin∣full example hath been more dangerous to others, and their sins in themselves so much the more hainous, as they being obliged to God by more benefits have broken more bonds of duty.
This reproves, 1 Libertines &c. who think they are come to that height of perfe∣ction, that they can not by any temptation be drawn into sin; yea that the acts which they commit, though sins in other men, (as drunkennesse, theft, whoredome &c.) yet in them are no sins, neither can defile them, see∣ing to the pure all things are pure. But against this opinion (so absurd, that it is a wonder the devil himself is not ashamed to perswade any man to it) there needs no more to be said for the present, but that David (another manner of man for holinesse and perfection then the best of them) had his iniquities, and so called and accounted of them.
2 Carnall Gospellers, who have little or no care of hearing the word, or performing other duties of religion, who know not what belongs to the girdle of sincerity, the helmet of hope, &c. yea who dare adventure upon