...is there to ptad i for me. SERMON VII. The Folly of Men measuring themselves by themselves. 14 For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend thenneha ; but they, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves,...

...consists in being like such persons. Hence they never havejust notions of religion: 2 Cor. x. 12. " They me'asuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise." If we would have right notions of Christianity, we should observe those in whom it shone,, of whom...

...consists in being like such persons. Hence they never have just notions of religion: 2 Cor. x. 12. " They measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise." If we would have right notions of Christianity, we should observe those in whom it shone, of whom we...

...they are pleased with their attainments. The language of an apostle respecting this practice is, — " We dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare...comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise."* — If you wish to judge impartially of yourself, guard against this practice. Try your character by...

...imperfect conduct of others cannot be safe as a rule by which to determine his own inward character. We dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare...comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise. (2 Cor. 10. 12.) If therefore we do not make the divine perfection our example and standard of comparison,...

...persons, they should speed as Elymas did, Acts xiii. 3. who was smitten with blindness, &c. 12 For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare...comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise : 13 But we will not boast of things without our measure, but according to the measure of the rule...

...might not preach themselves; the apostle inveigha against self-commenders, " We dare not, (saith he) make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves," 2 Cor. 10:12. Yea, Christ himself, relating to himself, as a mere man, eaith, That " his witness is...

...his high station, as a Christian and a gentleman should do — by conduct aod example. They who, " measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise;" this admonition of the " pride of self-importance," from station, officers of all degrees should endeavour...

...seek them not. 5 Most men will proclaim every man his own goodness ; but they that commend themselves, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise ; for not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth. 6 Thus saith the Lord...

...infirmities, is there to plead for me. SERMON VII. The Folly of Men measuring themselves by themselves. * For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselns . but they, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves,...