2. To beware also, that we give no occasion to the wicked, either to speake against our persons or our professions.
Doctrine 7: Good workes alone doe stop the mouthes of the wicked.
This is gathered from the 12. verse: at the middle.
Reason 1. Because men, especially unbeleevers, cannot judge of us, but by the works which they see.
2. Because the sincerity of our religion properly appeares in our works.
Vse. This may serve to exhort us, alwayes to endeavour to bring forth good works.
Doctrine 8. The good works of the faithfull make others also to glorifie God.
This is gathered from the 12. verse at the end. So Matthew 5.16.
Reason 1. Because by this meanes they are convinced of the truth of our religion, whose author is God.
2. Because thereby they are drawne also to embrace the same religion, and to cleave unto God.