Obj. THese casters out of Devils, did the parties good whom they released of the uncleane spirits, although they pe∣rished themselves.
Ans. I confesse that such sorts of people, by Gods permission,* 1.1 may doe many things which may tend to the corporall, or tem∣porall good of men, as these casters out of Devils did to them, who were possessed of them; as also by them whom they terme Wise men, or Wizzards, who by their Art can helpe a man again to such things as are lost or stolne from him, or the like (albeit in the act they both indanger their Soules, the one taking an unwar∣rantable course to gaine them, and the other an unlawfull action to accomplish them) but that such carnall people, can produce spirituall good to the Soule, I utterly deny.
Obj. The Apostle saith, that he was glad that Christ was prea∣ched, albeit it were through envie, therefore envious men may preach Christ.
Ans. The Apostle spoke them words in that sence, as in 1 Cor 11. 19. where he saith, thit it is requisite that Heresie should be, in regard thereby the truth may be made more manifest; so in like manner, by the preaching of these envious men, they make such as preach Christ out of a good intent, to be better esteemed, and approved. Likewise them that preach Christ meerly for lucre, and ostentation, doe adde a luster to such men as abhorre such things, but otherwise it is not to be imagined, that Heresies, and envious preaching, doe benefit the people of God, in point of Salvation.