of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers, 1 Thess. v. 11. Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. Prov. xxii. 1. A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold. Eccles. vii. 1. A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth. 3 John 12. Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, and we also bear record; and ye know that our record is true. Prov. xxxi. 9. Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy. Phil. iv. 8. Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. 2 Cor. vi. 8. By honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report: as deceivers, and yet true. 2 Cor. i. 12. For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-wards. 1 Thess. v. 22. Abstain from all appearance of evil. Matt. vi. 1–4. Take heed that ye do not your alıns before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say, They have their reward. But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth: That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, him

Matt, v. 16. Let your light

self shall reward thee openly. so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. 1 Thess. v. 13. And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves. Matt. xv. 7, 8. Ye bypocrites! well did Esaias prophesy of you, say

ing, This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. Luke xi. 42. But woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass över judgment and the love of God: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone. Luke xiv. 11. For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased: and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. Prov. xv. 5. A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent. 2 Cor. xi. 16. I say again, Let no man think me a fool; if otherwise, yet as a fool receive me, that I may boast myself a little. Rom. xiv. 16. Let not then your good be evil spoken of. Jam. v. 16. Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. John i. 10. He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. Jam. i. 17. Every good gift and every perfect gift, is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. 1 Cor. xiii. 4. 7. Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. Heb. vi. 9. But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. Prov. xvii. 9. He that covereth a transgression seeketh love: but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends. 1 Pet. iv. 8. And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. Matt. vii. 1, 2. Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. John vii. 24. Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment. Rom. xiv. 1-4. 10. 13. Him that is weak in the faith receive you, but not to doubtful disputations. For one believeth that he may eat all things: another, who is weak, eateth

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herbs. Let not him that eateth despise him that cateth not; and let not him which eateth not judge him that eateth, for God hath received him. Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand. But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? we shall all stand before the judgment-seat of Christ. Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumbling-block or an occasion to fall in his brother's way. 1 Cor. i. 4-7. I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ; that in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge; even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you: so that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Cor. xii. 21. And lest, when I come again, my God will humble me among you, and that I shall bewail many that have sinned already, and have not repented of the uncleanness, and fornication, and lasciviousness which they have committed. 3 John iii. 4. For I rejoiced greatly when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth. I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in the truth. Rom. xii. 10. Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another. Rom. xiii. 7. Render therefore to all their dues; tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.

SECTION III.

Prov. xiv. 5. 25. A faithful witness will not lie; but a false witness will utter lies. A true witness delivereth souls; but a deceitful witness speaketh lies. Prov. xix. 5. A false witness shall not be unpunished; and he that speaketh lies shall not escape. Lev. xix. 15. Ye shall do no unrighteous

ness in judgment: thou shalt not respect the person of the poor, nor honour the person of the mighty; but in righteousness shalt thou judge thy neighbour. Hab. i. 4. Therefore the law is slacked, and judgment doth never go forth: for the wicked doth compass about the righteous; therefore wrong judgment proceedeth. (Prov. xix. 5. See above.) Acts vi. 13. And set up false witnesses, which said, This man ceaseth not to speak blasphemous words against this holy place and the law. Prov. xvii. 15. He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just; even they both are abomination to the Lord. Acts xxiv. 2. And when he was called forth, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy great quietness, and that very worthy deeds are done unto this nation by thy providence. Psal. xii. 3, 4. The Lord shall cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that speaketh proud things; who have said, With our tongue will we prevail; our lips are our own: who is lord over us? Isai. v. 20. 23. Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil, that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter! Which justify the wicked for reward, and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him. Lev. v. 1. And if a soul sin, and hear the voice of swearing, and is a witness, whether he hath ever seen or known of it; if he do not utter it, then he shall bear his iniquity. Lev. xix. 11. Ye shall not steal, neither deal falsely, neither lie one to another. Zech. viii. 16, 17. These are the things that ye shall do, Speak ye every man truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates: and let none of you imagine evil in your hearts against his neighbour; and love no false oath: for all these are things that I hate, saith the Lord. Psal. xxxiv. 13. Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile. Prov. xxvi. 18, 19. A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow. Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint. Ephes. iv. 15. 25. But, speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all

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Rom. xii. 9. Abhor that which is

things, which is the head, even Christ: wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another. Prov. xii. 22. Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight. Psal. cxx. 3. What shall be given unto thee, or what shall be done unto thee, thou false tongue? Prov. xxix. 11. A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards. Jer. ix. 3. 7—9. And they bend their tongue like their bow for lies; but they are not valiant for the truth upon the earth: for they proceed from evil to evil, and they know not me, saith the Lord. Therefore thus saith the Lord of hosts, Behold, I will melt them, and try them; for how shall I do for the daughter of my people? Their tongue is like an arrow shot out; it speaketh deceit: one speaketh peaceably to his neighbour with his mouth, but in heart he layeth his wait. Shall I not visit them for these things? saith the Lord: soul be avenged on such a nation as this? Let love be without dissimulation. evil; cleave to that which is good. of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords. Psal. lxxviii. 2, 3. I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings of old: which we have heard and known, and our fathers have told us. Ezek. xx. 45, 46. Moreover, the word of the Lord came unto me, saying, Son of man, set thy face toward the south and prophesy against the forest of the south field; and say to the forest of the south, Hear the word of the Lord, thus saith the Lord God, Behold I will kindle a fire in thee, and it shall devour every green tree in thee, and every dry tree: the flaming flame shall not be quenched, and all faces from the south to the north shall be burnt therein. And all flesh shall see that I the Lord have kindled it; it shall not be quenched. Then said I, Ah Lord God! they say unto me, Doth he not speak parables? Matt. xiii. 34, 35. All these things spake Jesus unto the multitude in parables; and without a parable spake he not unto them; that it might be

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