This is gathered from the 18 Verse.
Reason 1. Because the ground of our duty doth not consist in the goodnesse or naughtinesse of men, but in that obligation which the law of God imposeth upon us, which may consist with the naughtinesse of men.
2. Because in performing this duty, wee serve God and Christ, and shall receive a reward from him, Ephesians 6.5,6,7,8.
Vse. This may serve to reprove those, that direct their duties according to the persons of the men with whom they have to doe.
Doctrine 4. We ought to doe our duty for conscience toward God, though we are wrongfully afflicted by men.
This is gathered from Verse 19.
Reason 1. Because conscience alwayes lookes to the judgement of God and not to the qualities and judgements of men.
2. Because the conscience is by this meanes constant, immutable, and alwayes like it selfe, howsoever mens judgements may alter.
Vse. This may serve to direct us in all our actions to have a speciall respect to the conscience.
Doctrine 5. It is thank-worthy, and we shall receive glory from God, if we suffer wrongfully, and not justly.