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 6       relieve the wants of others, for they have not to relieve their own necessities. Now when Martha had once entertained Christ as he was man, in her house, Mary began to entertain him as he was God in       her heart; she sat at his feet to hear him preaching. For no sooner came Christ into the house, but he took occasion to       teach and instruct the family; and instead of bodily food, which they bestowed upon him, he bestowed upon them the food of       the soul. Thus doth Christ always shew himself a thankful guest; for, into what- soever house he entered, he leaveth better things behind him, than he findeth. He       loves not to be in Zaccheus' debt for his dinner; for instead thereof he bringeth salvation to his house: neither does he here leave his supper unpaid, for instead there- of, he bestoweth on then a heavenly ser- mon. This should be the exercise of ail faithful ministers, when they are invited to a great feast, that as they are called the salt of the earth, Mat. v. 18. to make meat savoury and well seasoned, and to preserve it from putrefaction; so the ministers and pastors should season the table with some godly conferences and communications, to       minister grace unto the hearers, Eph. vi. 26.