3. Because nemo propriè læditur nisi à seipso, no body is properly hurt but by himselfe and his own fault; he therefore that escheweth evill and doeth good, cannot properly be said to be hurt by others, though they do earnestly desire and endeavour to do it.
The Doctrines arising herehence.
Doctrine 1. Christians should be emulators and followers of that which is good.
This is gathered from verse 13.
Reason 1. Because they are called to the imitation of Gods goodnesse: Be ye holy as I am holy: be ye perfect as your Father is perfect.
2. Because they are begotten again unto the image of God, and should daily more and more be fashioned thereunto.
3. Because there is nothing besides that is worthy of our serious imitation.
Vse. This may serve to exhort us, to lift up our mindes, and betake our selves to this holy and divine emulation.
Doctrine 2. They that are followers of that which is good are freed from harme.
This is gathered from verse 13.