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Till we be brought out of that state, our ordinary and civil actions, even ploughing the ground, is sin, Prov. xxi. 4; yea, our religious actions, whether natural or instituted, are abomination; even our sacrifices, Prov. xv. 8; xxi. 27; and prayers, Prov. xxviii. 9. Psalm x. 7; yea, and all our thoughts and purposes, Prov. xv. 26; and likewise all our ways, Prov. xv. 9.
More decreases physical and mental vigor and degrades the whole man. To seek more is of the nature of that "covetousness which is idolatry." Prov. 23:4: "Labor not to be rich." Prov. 28:20: "He that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent." Riches are a gift of God and a reward of righteousness. Prov. 22:4: "The reward of humility and the fear of the Lord are riches and honor and life."
Prov. xxv. 8. "Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy NEIGHBOR." Ex. xx. 16. "If a man come presumptuously upon his NEIGHBOR to slay him with guile." Ex. xxi. 14, &c.
No man surely can be wise who will suffer himself to be defiled therewith. But to render its folly more apparent, we shall display it; declaring it to be extremely foolish upon several accounts. But the doing of this, in regard to your patience, we shall forbear at present. Part 2. "He that uttereth slander is a fool." Prov. x. 18.
The whole transaction of the covenant of redemption, and suretyship, and all the promises of the new covenant of grace, confirm this to be a sure truth; so that they that have him have life, 1 John v. 12. Prov. viii. 35. Yea, all that is in Christ contributeth to this life and quickening. His words and doctrine are the words of eternal life, John vi. 63, 68. Phil. ii. 16.
The reason assigned for taking them, is not that such was Abraham's direction, but that the servant had discretionary control. Servants had also discretionary power in the disposal of property. See Gen. xxiv. 22, 23, 53. The condition of Ziba in the house of Mephiboseth, is a case in point. So is Prov. xvii. 2.
Whoever now seeks and desires good works will find here more than enough such as are heartily acceptable and pleasing to God, and in addition are favored and crowned with excellent blessings, that we are to be richly compensated for all that we do for our neighbor's good and from friendship; as King Solomon also teaches Prov. 19, 17: He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will He pay him again.
Stay! or ile make ye stay: I charge ye stir not. 2 Cap. What thinck you now? dare not theis men do Justice? This is the body of Leidenberg, that killd himself To free his Cause: his shame has found him yet. Prov. Up with him, come: set all your hands & heave him! Exec. A plaguy, heavy Lubber! Sure this fellow Has a bushell of plot in's belly, he weighes so massy.
Her husband returned to her penitent after years of depravity. 'Every wise woman buildeth her house; but the foolish pluck it down, and that is what you are doing. 'A continual dropping on a rainy day and a contentious woman are alike. For Heaven's sake, my child, do not become a contentious woman. See also Prov. viii.
Robert Douglas, Minister at Edinburgh, and one of the Members of the Westminster Assembly of Divines. 1 Chron. xxix. 23. Then Solomon sat on the Throne of the Lord as King, in stead of David his Father, and prospered, and all Israel obeyed him. Prov. xx. 8. A King that sitteth in the Throne of Judgment, scattereth away all Evil with his Eyes. Prov. xxv. 5.
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