The Works of William Paley: SermonsC. and J. Rivington and J. Nunn, 1825 |
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... perform the laws of our religion , because ourselves only will be the sufferers by the violation of them . For the present , possibly , we may have to undergo some mortification , or pain , or self - denial ; and yet it is our real ...
... perform the laws of our religion , because ourselves only will be the sufferers by the violation of them . For the present , possibly , we may have to undergo some mortification , or pain , or self - denial ; and yet it is our real ...
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... perform it , it is impossible to be " righteous over - much . " There is no such thing in the nature of righteousness ; nor was it , nor could it be , the intention of any passage in the Bible , to say that there is , or to authorize us ...
... perform it , it is impossible to be " righteous over - much . " There is no such thing in the nature of righteousness ; nor was it , nor could it be , the intention of any passage in the Bible , to say that there is , or to authorize us ...
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... proof as that God exists . But devotion is an act of the mind strictly . In a certain sense , duty to a fellow - creature may be discharged if the outward act be performed , because the benefit to him depends upon the act . 98 SERMONS .
... proof as that God exists . But devotion is an act of the mind strictly . In a certain sense , duty to a fellow - creature may be discharged if the outward act be performed , because the benefit to him depends upon the act . 98 SERMONS .
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... be a religious motive , is of a character , as well as in a condition , infinitely preferable to the character and condition of the man whom no motives whatever can induce to perform his duty . Still it is true 100 SERMONS .
... be a religious motive , is of a character , as well as in a condition , infinitely preferable to the character and condition of the man whom no motives whatever can induce to perform his duty . Still it is true 100 SERMONS .
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William Paley, Edmund Paley. induce to perform his duty . Still it is true , that if he feels not within himself a taste and relish for the service which he performs ( to say nothing of the consideration how much less acceptable his ...
William Paley, Edmund Paley. induce to perform his duty . Still it is true , that if he feels not within himself a taste and relish for the service which he performs ( to say nothing of the consideration how much less acceptable his ...
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Page 203 - But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.
Page 248 - But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.
Page 209 - For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.
Page 395 - Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season? Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.
Page 394 - With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men: Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.
Page 162 - Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little.
Page 178 - Let him that stole steal no more : but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.
Page 286 - IF ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth: For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.
Page 208 - For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world ; looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ ; who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
Page 21 - And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.