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 3. Because we should with all patience beare all the infirmities of our brethren.

Vse. This may serve to reprove the arrogancy and pride of men, which cannot endure any such subjection. Doct. 4. Humility is a great ornament.

Reason 1. Because humility is a singular vertue, and in some sort the foundation of all the rest. 2. Because it makes us acceptable unto godly men, to whom in this regard we are made more profitable. 3. Because it doth greatly commend us in the sight of God, when for his sake we are subject not only to our superiours and equals, but also to those of the lowest degree. Vse. This may serve to refute all those, that seeke for honour and reputation by arrogancy; and shunne humility as it were a vile debasing of a mans selfe. Doct. 5. God resisteth the proud.

Reason 1. Because the proud resist the will of God. 2. Because they seeke unfitting things, or at least not after a due manner. 3. Because whatsoever proceeds from pride, turnes to the dishonour of God, to whom all subjection is due. Vse. This may serve to condemne proud men. Doct. 6. God giveth grace to the humble.

Reason 1. Because the promise of grace was made to humility. 2. Because humility is the disposing and fitting of a man for to receive grace. 3. Because only the humble men have a worthy esteeme of Gods grace. Vse. This may serve to exhort us, greatly to labour for humility. Doct. 7. The strength and power of God should stirre us up to subjection towards him.

This is gathered from verse 6 at the beginning.

Reason 1. Because it were madnesse to resist the Almighty.

2. Because Gods omnipotencie is the protection of those that humble themselves before him.

Vse. This may serve to admonish us, not to suffer our selves so much as in thought to be led away from our obedience to