名 e off which trouble you. 13. For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only dufe not liberty for an occafion to the flesh, but by love ferve one another. 14. For fall the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thy felf. 15. But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not confumed one of another. 16. This I fay then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye fhall not fulfil Or, fulfil not] the luft of the flesh. 17. For the flesh lufteth against the the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and thefe are contrary the one to the other; fo that ye (1) cannot do the things that N 4 *ye - Put a ye the Scripture, Thou fhalt love thy Neighbour as thy felf, ye do well. * Lev. 19. 18. Why haft thou troubled us? the See on Gal. I. 7. I 13. 34. *Mat. 22. 39. See on Joh. † Rom. 6. 12. † Rom. 8. 1. Pet. 2. II. See on Rom. 13. 14. 1 17. † Rom. 7. 23. I fee another Law in my Members, warring against the Law of my Mind, and bringing me into Captivity to the Law of Sin and Death. Rom. 8. See 15 6, 7. To be carnally minded is 156, Death, but to be fpiritually minded is Life and Peace: Because the carnal Mind is enmity against God : for it is not fubje&t to the Law of God, neither indeed can be. 13. dt 1 Pet. 2. 16. †2 Pet. 2.19. See on Jude ver. 4. on Joh. 8. 36. t1 Cor. 9. 19. Though I be free from all Men, yet have I made any Self Servant unto all, that I might gain the more. Gal. 6. 2. 20 See on Joh. 13. 34. f 14. Mat. 7. 12. All things ye whatsoever would that Men fhould do unto you, do ye even fo k† Rom. 7. 15, 19. That which I do, I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that I do. For the Good that I but the Evil which I would not, that I do. to them for this is the Law and 25 would, I do not: (1) The Greek here, fhould not be rendered cannot, but do not, that is, do not do the things which the Flesh dictates, because the spirit lufting and ftriving against the Flesh is stronger than the Flefb, and gets the Victory. This Senfe is manifeft, because this Verfe contains a Reafon and Motive why we fhould walk in the Spirit, which it would not be, were the Flef ftronger than the Spirit, and generally prevailed over the Spirit. By Flefb, is meant the Corruption of our Nature, or that Principle which inclines and carries Men to evil; by Spirit, that Principle which dictates what is right, and inclines to good, which are very near Mr. Lock's Words, n GAL. V. ye would. 18. But if ye be led by the Spirit, ye are not under the law. 19. Now m the works of the flesh are manifeft, which are thefe, Adultery, fornication, uncleannefs, lafcivioufnefs, 20. Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, ftrife, feditions, herefies, 21. Envyings, murders, drunkennels, reveilings, and fuch like of the which I tell you before, as I have alfo told you in time paft, that they which do fuch things, fhall not inherit the kingdom of God. 22. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, (1) joy, peace, long-fuffering, nefs, goodness, faith, 23. Meeknefs, temperance: againft b † Rom: 6. 14. Sin fhall have Dominion over you: for ye are not under the Law, but under Grace. † Rom. 8. 2. The Law of the Spirit of Life in Chrift 5 Jefus, hath made me free from the Law of Sin and Death. 3 ןןן 19. ti Cor. 3. 3. Eph. 5. n See on Mat. 5. 27. • See on Cor. 6, 18. I 21. P See on Rom. 13. 13. 4 See on Rom. 13. 13. Eph 5. 5. + Col. 3. 6. 10 S S u gentle fuch 22. † Eph. 5. 9. See on Joh. b. Cor. 13. 7. [Charity] beRev. 22. 15. See on 1 Cor. 15lieveth all things, hopeth all things. 6.9 Words, in his Note on this and the former Verfe. After which he says: But becaufe by prevailing Cuftom and contrary Habits, this Principle was very much weakned, and almost extinct in the Gentiles, [See Eph.4 17, to 21.] he exhorts them to be renewed in the Spirit of their Mind, ver. 23. and to put off the old Man, that is, flefhly corrupt Habits, and to put on the new Man, which he tells them, ver. 24 is created in Righteousness and true Holiness. This is alfo called, renewing of the Mind, Rom. 12. 2. ren wing of the inward Man, 2 Cor. 4. 16. which is done by the Affiftance of the Spirit of God, Eph. 3. 16. The Reader may likewife confult Bp. Taylor's Difcourfe of Repentance, Chap. VII. Se&. 5. (1) By Joy here, I do not underftand that joy or peace of Confcience which is the Reward of Duty; but a Joy which is it felf a Duty, and a Dury refpecting our Neighbour, because it is placed among thofe Vir tues which refpe&t our Neighbour, as Love, Peace, &c. The Joy therefore here meant, is probably that which a Man takes in the Joy and Hap pinefs of others, that Virtue whereby a Man endeavours to caufe Joy to others, by gratifying and pleafing them in all lawful and reasonable things, for their good, and to their Edification. See Bishop Bull's English Works, pag. 886. I the rather mention this, becaufe fome fin cere and good Chriftians understanding hereby, that Joy and Peace of Con fuch there is no law. 24 And they that are Chrifts, have crucified the flesh, with the affections [Or, passions] and lufts. 25. If we live in the Spirit, let us alfo walk in the Spirit. 26. Let us not be defirous off vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another. CHA P. VI. RETHREN, if [Or, although] a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are B ken in a fault, ye b fpiritual, reftore fuch an one in the fpirit of meeknefs; confidering thy felf, left thou alfo be tempted. 2. Bear ye one anothers burdens, 25. Rom. 6. 6. Gal. 2. 20. See on Rom. 6. 2. e 5 Spiritual judgeth all things.- Ecclefiafticus 8. 5. Reproach not a Man that turneth from Sin, but remember that we are all worthy of Punishment. Jam. 5. 19, 10 20. Brethren, if any of you do err from the Truth, and one convert him; Let him know, that he which converteth the Sinner from the Error of his Way fhall fave a Soul from Death, and fhall hide a mul 25. Rom. 8. 5. They that are after the Flesh, do mind the things of the Flesh but they that are after the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. 15 titude of Sins. 26. f * Phil. 2.3. 5. 41, 44. See on Joh. CHAP. VI. 1. at Rom. 14. 1. Him that તે See on 2 Tim. 2 25. 10. 12. Let him that thinketh he ftandeth, take heed left he is weak in the Faith receive you.- 20 fall. 1 Cor. 7. 5. Defraud you not one the other, except it be with confent for a time,- and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your inconti Rom. 15. 1. We then that are Strong ought to bear the Infirmities of the Weak, and not to please our felves. Heb. 12. 13. Make ftraight Paths for your Feet, left 25 nency: that which is lame be turned out of the Way, but let it rather be healed. 2. . Rom. 15. 1. The Words under ver. I. Thef. 5. 14. -Warn them that are unruly, com. † 1 Cor. 2. 15. He that is Confcience which is the Reward of Duty, and not finding it in themfelves, may be filled with groundlefs and perplexing Fears of their State and Condition. For queftionless a Chriftian may be in a good State, and not feel that fenfible joy which God was pleafed to afford, efpecially in the beginnings of Converfion. The Mind may be clouded with melancholy, which, with other particular Circumftances, may interrupt that fenfible Toy; but this notwithstanding, fuch a Perfon may be ferving God acceptably. 1 311 commu GAL. VI. burdens, and fo fulfil the law of Chrift. 3. For it a man think himself to be fomething, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself. 4. But let every man prove his own work, and then fhall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. 5. For every man fhall bear his own burden. 6. Let him that is taught in the word, nicate unto him that teacheth, in all good things. 7. Be not a deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man foweth, that fhall he alfo reap. 8. For he that P foweth to his fiefh, fhall of the fleth reap corruption: but he that foweth to the Spirit, fhall of the Spirit reap life everlafting. 9. And let us not be weary in well-doing: for in due feafon we fhall reap if we faint not. 4. i See on 1 Cor. 11. 28. 10. As ive and he that foweth bountifully, shall reap alfo bountifully. 8. P Job 4. 8. Even as I have feen, they that plow Iniquity, and 5 fow Wickedness, reap the fame. Prov. 11. 18. -To him that soweth Righteoufnefs fhall be a fure Reward. Prov. 22. 8. He that foweth Iniquityfhall reap Vanity. † See Luk. 18. 11. God, I 10 Hof. 8. 7. They have fown the thank thee, that I am not as other Men are, Extortioners, Unjuft. 1 5. See on Mat. 16. 27 15 6. Rom. 15. 27. If the Gentiles have been made partakers of their fpiritual things, their Duty is alfo to minifter unto them in carnal things. † 1 Cor. 9. 11, 14. If we have fewn unto you fpiritual things, is it a great thing if we fhall 20 reap your carnal things? Even fo hath the Lord ordained, that they which preach the Gospel, fhould live of the Golpel. 7. " 1 Cor. 6. 9. See the Re- 25 ferences and Note on Mat. 24. 4. ° Luk. 16. 25. Remember that thou in thy Life-time receiv edft thy good things, and likewife Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, but thou art tormented. † Rom. 2. 6. Who will render to every Man according to his Deeds. tz Cor. 9. 6. He which foweth Sparingly, hall reap allo sparingly ;35 Wind, and they fhall reap the Whirlwind- Hofea 10. 12, 13. Sow to your felves in Righteoufnefs, reap in Mercy. Ye have plowed Wickednefs, ye have reaped Iniquity. Ecclefiafticus 7. 3. My Son, fow not upon the Fur rows of Unrighteoufness, and thou fhalt not reap them feven-fold. † Rom. 8. 13. If ye live after the Flesh, ye fhall die: but if ye thro' the Spirit do mortifie the Deeds of the Body, ye fhall live. Jam. 3. 18. The Fruit of Righteoufnefs is Jown in Peace, of them that make Peace. 9. t 2 Thef. 3. 13. Be not weary in well-doing. + Heb. 12. 3, 5. Confider him that endured fuch contradiction of Sinners against himself, left ye be wearied and faint in your Minds. Nor faint when thou art rebu ked of him. we have therefore opportunity, let us do "good unto all men, efpecially unto them who are of the houfhold of faith. e с 1. Ye fee how large a letter I have written unto you with mine own hand. 12. As many as defire to make a fair fhew n the flesh, they constrain you to be circumciled; only eft they fhould fuffer perfecution for the cross of Christ. 3. For neither they themselves who are circumcifed keep he law; but defire to have you circumcifed, that they may lory in your flefh. 14. But God forbid that I fhould glory,. fave in the cross of our Lord Jefus Chrift, * by whom [Or, thereby the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. 15. For in Chrift Jefus neither circumcifion aaileth any thing, nor uncircumcifion, but a new creaure. 16. And as many as walk according to this rule, 5 ΙΟ 15 20 1 Thef. 5.15. -Ever folow that which is good, both among our felves, and to all Men. I Tim. 5.8. If any provide not for is own, and fpecially thofe of his wn Houfe, he hath denied the Faith, and is worfe than an inidel. 25 4. 29. See on Gal. 13. f Mat. 23. 3, 23, -They fay, and do not. Wo unto you Scribes, and Pharifees, hypocrites; for ye pay Tythes of Mint, and Annife, and Cummin, and have omitted the weightier Matters of the Law, Judgment, Mercy, and Faith: thefe ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone. 14. Phil. 3. 7, 8. See on I Cor. 2. 2. h† Rom. 6. 6. † Gal. 2. 20.. See on Rom. 6. 2. 15. i† Gal. 5. 6. See on I Cor. 7. 19. kt 2 Cor. 5. 17. 3. 3. † Col. 3. 11. See on Joh. 16. 1 † Pfal. 125. 5. As for fuch as turn afide unto their crooked Ways, the Lord fhall lead them forth with the Workers of Iniquity but Peace fhall be upon If Eph. 2. 19. Ye are no more Strangers and Foreigners, but Felow-citizens, and of the Houshold of God. 12. Gal. 2. 3. Neither T-30rael. tus, who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcifed. ní Phil. 3. 16. Whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the fame Rule. |