Doctrine 9. Our profession of religion should be with meekenesse in respect of men, and with feare in respect of God.
Reason. Because by meekenesse we do good amongst men, and the feare of God will stirre us up to do our duty, and keep us within the bounds and limits thereof.
Vse. This may serve to reprove those, which keepe no measure in their words and actions.
Doctrine 10. A good conscience is very necessary as well in the sanctification of Gods name, as in the profession of his religion.
That is, a conscience bearing us witnesse, both of the grace of God towards us in Christ, and of the sincere desire and endeavour of our hearts to please God in all things.
Reason 1. Because without such a conscience, our faith, confidence, fortitude, and liberty, doth languish and decay.
2. Because such a conscience freeth us from all that burthen, wherewith otherwise we should be oppressed, and terrified, and affrighted from doing our duty.
3. Because it stirreth us up to all the duties of piety; for without the care of performing them, a good conscience can afford us no comfort.
Vse. This may serve to exhort us to have a care of our conscience, to keepe it pure before God and men.