Works (Vol 1) - Sibbes - V - Bruised reed continued

Required reading
The Works Volume 1 by Richard Sibbes (Available from Amazon or free here) - Read Chapters 13 to 21.

My summary
We continue Sibbes exposition of Matthew 12:20: 'A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory.' 

Chapter 13 is an encouragement to do your duties notwithstanding your weaknesses.

Chapter 14 looks at when the case of our heart is altogether indisposed and resolves this situation for us.

Chapter 15 examines our infirmities of body and suggests that they should be no cause of discouragement.

Chapter 16 teaches us not to believe Satan as he represents Christ to us.

Chapter 17 is a reproof of those who sin against the merciful disposition of Christ and quench the Spirit.

Chapters 18 to 21 begins to discuss the judgement of Christ in us.

What grabbed me
Such good advice: 'Since Christ is thus comfortably set out unto us, let us not believe Satan's representations of him.  When we are troubled in conscience for our sins, his manner is then to present him to the afflicted soul as a most severe judge armed with justice against us.  But then let us present him to our souls, as thus offered to our view by God himself, as holding out a sceptre of mercy, and spreading his arms to receive us.'

Satan will indeed speak to you about Christ.  He will not avoid the subject.  But what Satan does tell you should not be trusted.

Rather, trust what Christ tells you about Christ.

Next week's reading
Read Chapters 22 to 28.

Now it's your turn
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