Numbers 32

REFLECTIONS UPON CHAP. XXXII.—The love of the world, and the pride of frequently hasten men in their earthly settlements. Though such, even in world, often issue in early and frequent disasters: and it is a fearful symp- when the rising generation tread in their father’s sinful steps, and grow and worse. How base is it to desire our own rest and ease, when God’s e are in hardships, and need our assistance! But how wise to improve pastiences as means of preventing future iniquities. Yes, it is prudent to re every monument of idolatry, lest it should entice us to offend. Au holy indignation against sin, in whatever form it appears, is commendable and useful. But, since the best of men often unchartably mistake their neighbours’ words or designs, and judge before they hear, it is therefore proper that every body be allowed to explain himself; that every article of our agreements be precisely stated, and fully understood, at the making of them, that there may be no disputing afterward; and that the strictest equity and the tenderest affection may be maintained among the people of God, who are all brethren in Christ Jesus. X X