Doctrine 7. It is the duty of Christians to blesse those that curse and wrong them.
This is gathered from the 9. verse at the middle. So Matthew 5.44. and Romans 12.14.
Reason 1. Because love and mercy doth in a speciall manner require this duty of those, which by such like sinnes make themselves obnoxious unto cursing.
2. Because we should overcome evill with good. Romans 12.21.
3. Because we should imitate our heavenly Father. Matthew 5.45.
Vse. This may serve to exhort us to use our selves unto this perfection.
Doctrine 8. The remembrance of our calling, that it tends unto blessing, should stir us up to blesse others.
This is gathered from verse 9. at the latter end.
Reason 1. Because that which we have freely received from the blessing of God, we should, as much as in us lies, freely and liberally give. Matthew 10.8.
2. Because by this meanes we exercise and perfect our owne calling.