Part 6 – Sanctifying the Sabbath and Holy Conversation
I. Sanctifying of the Lord’s Day
a. Rest from works of our calling
b. Lift our hearts in thankfulness to God
c. Dress our souls for receiving God’s Word
d. Set ourselves with seriousness and delight to hear God’s Word
e. Labour to be bettered every Sabbath
f. Dedicate the whole day to God
g. Rejoice in this day
II. Holy Conversation – “A gracious person hath not only religion only in his heart, but also in his tongue.”
a. To provoke ourselves in this we emphasize:
i. Discourse demonstrates what the heart is
ii. Holy conference is edifying
iii. Gracious discourse makes us resemble Christ
iv. God takes special notice of every good word
v. Holy discourse brings Christ into our company
Part 7 – Offering Violence to Satan and the World
I. Offering violence to Satan
a. How does Satan oppose us?
i. His violence – as the Red Dragon, with his darts
ii. His treachery – as the Old Serpent, with his snares
1. He tempts us with suitable baits
2. He tempts us with pretence of good
3. He tempts us gradually
4. He tempts us to evil in lawful things
5. He tempts us to do good with evil ends
6. He tempts us by using good men
iii. We offer violence to the devil by:
1. faith
2. grace
iv. Faith resists the devil by:
1. keeping the castle of the heart
2. beating back temptation
3. prayer
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