T. I will say, that is the meaning of the passage.
W. How do you know?
T. How do I know any thing?
W. By thy reason.
T. Well, my reason tells me, that is the meaning.
W. Dost thou presume to use carnal reason to interpret the Bible, so as to favor thy views?
T. My reason is not carnal; I have been regenerated by the atonement of Christ.
W. Thou wilt not receive a doctrine without evidence, and dost thou require of me what thou art unwilling to do thyself? How may I know thy reason is any better than mine? How may I know that thou hast spoken only what the living spirit intended by that passage?
T. I see thou wilt cavil with the word of God.
W. Not with the word of God, friend; but with thy saying. How may I know thou art correct?