This is gathered from these words, Be yee all subject one to another.
Reason 1. Because as occasion shall serve, we should humble our selves to performe the meanest offices unto our brethren.
2. Because we should submit our selves unto the private admonitions of our brethren.
3. Because we should with all patience beare all the infirmities of our brethren.
Vse. This may serve to reprove the arrogancy and pride of men, which cannot endure any such subjection.
Doctrine 4. Humility is a great ornament.
Reason 1. Because humility is a singular vertue, and in some sort the foundation of all the rest.
2. Because it makes us acceptable unto godly men, to whom in this regard we are made more profitable.
3. Because it doth greatly commend us in the sight of God, when for his sake we are subject not only to our superiours and equals, but also to those of the lowest degree.
Vse. This may serve to refute all those, that seeke for honour and reputation by arrogancy; and shunne humility as it were a vile debasing of a mans selfe.