36? Queftions, and Cafes ofConfefence II1 Thirdly , by connivence and indulgence, when we will not takenotice of fin in 'fuch as we ever-hove , nor corred it aswe ought : This coil Eli Beare, t Sam. 2. 29. 1V Fourthly, by abetting fin : and that , t, When we undertake to juftifie and defend it ; Or, z. To extenuate it. V. Fifthly, by praifing and flattering men infin, Prov.z9 j. Qelt. tl,hy'are Superioursguìlty offuckfins a they permit ? Anfw. Firlf, becaufe every man is commanded to reprove his brother; Lev. 19.17. much more mutt Supenodrs do it. I I. Secondly, `everyman is bound to prevent fin fo much as lies inhim, efpecial- ly the fins of tholeunder his charge. But he that reproves not,correds no.t,&c. prevents not finne. III. Thirdly , they are made keepers of both Tables , and therefore fin if they fee themnot both kept. Quell. How then mayfach keep ourfelvesfree from othermens finnes ? I, efínfw. Fir%they mull pry, and enquire into the lives of thofe that are com- mitted to them, that theymay fee what is amiffe ; this a private man is not bound to , but publick are, Prov. 27.23'. II. .. Secondly, When they cannot preventfinne, they mull according to their pow- . er paníh it ; andnot think it enough to ferve God themfelves , but caufe others to NS it ; as ibraham , Gen. i8. 19. 3-ofhuah, chap. 24. 13. fo its com- manded. Exod.2o.ro. Mailers mull come with their train to the HouleofGod, `Pfal.42.4. Quell. Brat motives may provoke m to avoid communicating in other mensfine-es? Anfw. Firff, we,mull be refponfibie to God for all our own finnes, and they, are enow, and too many,and therefore we have no need to load bur felves Cher mensfins. Secondly, amonglf many wicked men, andmotions, remember 7acobs refolu- tioil : Into their ferret let,not myfoul come , Gen. 49. 6. fo we are exhorted , Prey.' do. Iffinners entice thee, content thou not. Nicodemns ftands up for Chrifl when all Were againffhim, yoh.4.51. Thirdly, Remember that in Gods elfeeme torun with thieves is to be a thief, Pfal.5o.1 á. the Adors and confenters are in the fame cafe ; and its all one whe- therwe be defiled with ourown, or others-filthineffe. Fourthly, God bath ordained humane fociety to betterus, and help us out of fin, not to polluteand flrengthen one another in fin. 'Fifthly, theharder thisduty is,by reafon of the delugeof fin,and the fcorns that are call upon it,if we walkalone,and-croffethe times, by fo much the more ac- ceptable it is to God ; as we fee in Noah, Lot, &e. Sixthly, the want of confcience in this duty fets, and continues all things out offrame in all ellates ; aswhenthe Magiflrate punifhes not : Miniflers reprove not : Makers, and Parentsreffraine not, and fo make themfelves guilty ofmoll fins of their inferiours. Chap. 3 7 V. VI. Dr. rho. Tailor. uelf. How elfe may we communicate in other mens fns ? Anfw. AccordingtoMr. Baineson Ephef. it may be done eight wayes. r. By provoking tofin ; as fuch as flirte up luft, anger, pride , &c. in others. Thefe are worfe (inners then they which commit it ; as the devil tempting our firfi parents, was deeper in the finand judgement thin they. Ring-leaders in fin (hall be ring- leaders in judgment. 2. By commanding fin : For he that commands it, isthe chief offender. Thus Davidmurdered Uniah. 3. By counfelling : As fonadab toAmmon, 2Sam.13.5.
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