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Directions for Weak Distempered Christians

Published: 1669
Length: 107,129 words
Reading: ~7 hours
Divisions: 33

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Directions for weak distempered Christians, to grow up to a confirmed state of grace with motives opening the lamentable effects of their weaknesses and distempers / by Richard Baxter.

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A Plea for Congregational Government

1646

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DedicationTo my Dearly Beloved, the Church of Christ at Kederminster in Worcestershire.
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Directions 1DIRECTIONS TO THE CONVERTED, For their establishment, growth, and perseverance.
Directions 2XX. DIRECTIONS FOR CONFIRMATION In a state of Grace.
Direction 1DIRECT. I. Be sure that the Foundation be well laid, both in your Heads and Hearts; or else you can never…
Direction 2DIRECT. II. Think not that all is done when once you are Converted; but remember that the work of your…
Direction 3DIRECT. III. Be sure that you understand wherein your establishment and growth consisteth, that you may not…
Direction 4DIRECT. IV.

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Direction 5DIRECT. V. Exercise your selves daily in a life of Faith upon Jesus Christ; as your Saviour, your Teacher,…
Direction 6DIRECT. VI. Let the Knowledg and Love of God, and your obedience to him be the Works of your Religion; and…
Direction 7DIRECT. VII. In the work of Mortification, let SELF-DENYAL be the First and Last of all your study, care…
Direction 8DIRECT. VIII. Take your corrupted fleshly Desires, for the greatest enemy of your Souls; and let it be…
Direction 9DIRECT. IX. Take heed lest you fall in love with the World or any thing therein, and lest your thoughts of…
Direction 10DIRECT. X. Cast not your selves wilfully upon temptations, but avoid them as far as lawfully you can: And…

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Directions for Weak Distempered Christians

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