Selected quad for the lemma: duty_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
duty_n	commandment_n	contrary_a	forbid_v	1,280	5	9.4439	5	true

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ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A50246	A catechisme, or, The grounds and principles of Christian religion set forth by way of question and answer wherein the summe of the doctrine of religion is comprised, familiarly opened, and clearly confirmed from the Holy Scriptures / by Richard Mather, teacher to the church at Dorchester in New England.	Mather, Richard, 1596-1669.	1650 (1650)	Wing M1268; ESTC R43433	66,565	136

WHat ought to be the life of them that are in Christ A. A course of holy obedience and service to God all the daies of their life Luke 1. 74 75. 1 Pet. 1. 14 15 16 17. Tit. 3. 8. Eph. 2. 10. Q. VVhat is the generall rule of obedience A. Not the commandements of men a nor that which is good in our own eyes b but that will of God which is therefore revealed unto us that we might do it c Q. VVhether may not unbelievers perform duties of obedience A. They may performe many things which are good for the matter of them d but not so as to please God in any thing they doe e Q. If they cannot please God in any thing they doe had they not best then to neglect goods duties altogether A. Not so for they are nowhere exempted from the commandement Q. Are believers able to performe obedience to God A. They are able by the power of Christ that strengthens them to doe the will of God in some measure of truth as being now alive from the dead and created in Christ Jesus to good works Phil. 4 13. Eph. 2. 10. Rom. 6. 11. Q. But can they doe this in such perfection as the Law of God requireth A. No in no wise f and the reason is because they know but in part g and have flesh dwelling in them and lusting against the Spirit h Q. Should they not then omit good duties altogether seeing they cannot perform them in that perfection which the Law requireth A. Not so but doe them in uprightnesse of heart as God shall inable them i because God of his mercy through Christ hath promised to pardon their infirmities and sinnes and to accept their sincere though weake endeavours k Q. VVhat is the speciall rule according to which the life of a christian ought to be framed A. The life of a christian ought to be framed according to the morrall Law of God Rom. 13. 8 9. Eph 6 2 3 Iam 2 8. Q. How may that be further cleared A. Because christians are not set at liberty to sinne l and no man knoweth what is sinne but by the Law m Q. How else A. Because in the new covenant God doth not promise to take away the Law but to write it in our hearts n Q. VVhat rules are to be observed for our better understanding the commandements of the Law A. Every commandement of the Law is spirituall reaching not onely to the outward man but also to the heart soule and conscience Rom. 7. 14. Mat. 5. 22 28. Q. What is another rule A. Under the negative part the affirmative is comprehended and under the affirmative the negative Mark 3. 4. Psal. 34. 14. Q. What may be a third rule for the same purpose A. Under one vice forbidden all of the same kind are forbidden also with all the causes occasions and signes thereof And under one duty are commanded all of the same kind with all the means and helps thereof Q. VVhat may be a fourth rule A. God requireth not only that we keep the Law our selves but that as much as is in us we cause others to keep it also Q. How many are the commandements of the Law A. In respect of the generall heads they are ten o but all may be referred to two kinds duties to God in the foure first Commandements and duties to our neighbour in the six latter Q. VVhat is the main scope of the first commandement Thou shalt have no other Gods before me A. Here is required all that naturall worship of God whether the same be inward or outward which is such as if there were no Law prescribed yet if we well know his nature we would undoubtedly perform it to him Q. Name some principall duties that are here required with the contrary vices forbidden A. Here is required faith in God p love to his Majesty q and hope in him r hearing his voice s calling upon him by prayer t and such like Q. And what are the evils forbidden in this first commandement A. Here is forbidden Atheisme u Ignorance of God w unbeliefe x dispaire y pride z hatered a and contempt of God b and all inordinate setting of our hearts upon any creature c Q What is the maine scope of the second commandement A. The second commandement enjoyneth all that worship of God which is by divine Institution and ordinance Mat. 28. 20. Deut. 12. 32. Q What are some of the particulars A. The publike and solemne preaching and hearing of his word d and prayer e celebration of Sacraments f Church fellowship g election and ordaining of ministers and their whole ministration h with the due observation of Church discipline i Q. What is the evill here forbidden A. All neglect of the instituted worship of God k and all worshipping of him after the Images Imaginations or Inventions of men l Q. What is the sum of the third commandement A. The things here required are the due manner of observing and using all things that pertaine to the naturall or instituted worship of God and all that name of God whereby he makes himselfe knowne unto his people Q. Shew it by some instances A. Here is required preparations to Gods service m Reverence n devotion o sincerity p fruitfulnesse under ordinances q comlinesse r or der s and such like Q. What is the evill forbidden in the third commandement A. All rash vaine and light using of the titles t word u and ordinances of the Lord w as sleeping at sermons x or at prayer and wandering thoughts at the same y all confusions in Church meeting z and all using of any thing that is called Gods name otherwise then it ought to be used a Q. What is the summe of the fourth commandement A. The consecrating and observing of that seventh part of time in Gods solemne worship which he hath instituted and ordayned which is the holy keeping of the Sabbath Isay 58. 13. Q. What is the maine sinne here forbidden A. All holy dayes of mens devising without warrant of his word b and all profaining of the Lords holy time or any part of it c by needlesse words works or thoughts Q VVhat is required in the fifth commandement A. To maintaine and yeeld unto men that honour that is due unto them in respect of their places and degrees whether they be naturall parents d husbands e masters f magistrates g ministers h aged persons i or any other superiours or qualls and inferior k Q. VVhat is the contrary evill here forbidden A. All such carriage as tends to the dishonour of our neighbours Q. VVhat is required in the sixth commandement A. Due care of the life and person of our neighbour the contrary