Doctrine 5. God resisteth the proud.
Reason 1. Because the proud resist the will of God.
2. Because they seeke unfitting things, or at least not after a due manner.
3. Because whatsoever proceeds from pride, turnes to the dishonour of God, to whom all subjection is due.
Vse. This may serve to condemne proud men.
Doctrine 6. God giveth grace to the humble.
Reason 1. Because the promise of grace was made to humility.
2. Because humility is the disposing and fitting of a man for to receive grace.
3. Because only the humble men have a worthy esteeme of Gods grace.
Vse. This may serve to exhort us, greatly to labour for humility.