Doctrine 2. The faithfull do then profit by the word of God, which is against the wicked, when they are become much unlike the wicked.
This is gathered therehence, that whereas the Apostle did reprove the wicked of ignorance, he doth now exhort the faithfull to knowledge, Proverbs 1.15.
Reason. Because the courses and fashions of the wicked are therefore set forth unto us, that we might avoid them.
Vse. This may serve to admonish us, not to suffer our selves to be led away by the example of the wicked multitude. For God doth not propose it as a thing to be followed, but to be shunned and avoided.
Doctrine 3. We should in a singular manner differ from the wicked therein, that we judge of the wayes of God not according to the sense of the flesh, but according to the nature of God.
This is gathered from these words: One day with the Lord. With men it is otherwise.
Reason. Because spirituall things are to be judged of spiritually. Now all the wayes of God are in some sort spirituall and divine.
Vse. This may serve to reprove those, that in such examinations are wont to consult with flesh and blood, and not with the word of God.
Doctrine 4. The end of all Gods wayes, as they have respect unto men, is the repentance and salvation of the godly.
This is gathered from verse 9. Now here ariseth a question.