Updated to Modern EnglishThe author's intention of teaching with clarity and simplicity is evident throughout the entire book. This makes it accessible to even the least knowledgeable individuals, which is the greatest strength of such discourses in terms of their structure and organization. Since the sole purpose is to guide the practice of all types of Christians, any ornamental language or anything that deviates from simplicity, sobriety, and seriousness is irrelevant. Therefore, while the topics discussed require continuous engagement from the wisest, most knowledgeable believers, the style and delivery are tailored to the understanding and capacity of even the least knowledgeable among them, ensuring that everyone can benefit from it.
Specific instances and cases pertaining to daily practice are presented, explained, and resolved in a clear and comprehensive manner, making the entire book a complete Christian guide for living in obedience to God. The pious reader can select any particular duty or category of duties to test the validity of the instructions, and if I am not mistaken, they will recognize the wisdom and profound experience from which these plain directions arise. For example, if one considers what is revealed about public prayer and the potential mistakes people may make in that regard on pages 52 and 53, or focuses on matters that personally concern them, they will find unaffected clarity, concise explanations, and sound judgment evident throughout the text.
Additionally, the entire discourse consistently emphasizes the importance of the heart and inner principles of obedience, while addressing the opposing actions of the flesh and various temptations. As a result, these discourses, though delivered with plain language, will be truly understood only by those who have developed their faculties to discern between good and evil to some extent.
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Table of Contents
To the Right Honourable Marquess of ARGILE.
TO THE CHRISTIAN READER.
TO THE READER.
TO THE CHRISTIAN READER.
Preface of the Ten Commandments
The First Commandment
The Second Commandment.
The Third Commandment.
The Fourth Commandment.
The Fifth Command.
The Sixth Commandment.
The Seventh Commandment.
The Eighth Command.
The Ninth Command.
The Tenth Commandment.
POSTSCRIPT.
