The third Principle.
3. If after all these endeavours, * 1.1 to attaine and ob∣taine the right understanding of Scripture, they yet seem in any particular to speake darkly: and as to ex∣ternall dispensations, thou know not with which to close, make holiness thy Rule.
That way which conduceth most to self-abasing and Christs advancement, is the safest: and did Chri∣stians judge of opinions and practices by this Rule, they would better discern between things that differ.
You heare men say this is Christ, and here is Christ, and both may seem probable to you; but you know not how to determine: there are strong argu∣ments on both hands. Now consider, and in good earnest weigh, and that without partiality, which makes most for a most exact walking with God, and building up one another in the Faith and feare of Jesus Christ, and accordingly ingage.