...serving the Lord ; knowing that if any will not work, neither should he eat. and that he that provideth not for his own, and especially for those of his own house, hath denied the faith he professes, and is worse than an unbeliever, Rom. xii.2. 1 Tim. v. 8. Such...

...our duty. Next to ourselves, those are to be provided for, who are dependant upon us for support. If any provide not for his own, and especially for those of his own house; he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel. We ought to be much upon our guard here, lest...

...dependants, by an industrious prosecution of our calling, is repeatedly enforced by the same authority. " If any provide not for his own, and especially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel." The good works and alms deeds, of which Dorcas...

...dependants, by an industrious prosecution of our calling, is repeatedly enforced by the same authority. " If any provide not for his own, and especially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel." The good works and alms deeds, of which Dorcas...

...are, moreover, told, in order to guard us against the pernicious consequences of sloth, " if any man provide not for his own, and especially for those of his own house* he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel*." 3. Whilst, however, in^ obedience to the word...

...relatives in the event of his death. Our theology is in this respect that of St Paul ; we think that ' if any provide not for his own, and especially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith and is worse than an infidel.' But we would say, that very desirable aid can...

...Lord, Jesus Christ, by whom the world is cruciiied unto me, and ¡ unto the world. pl Tim. v. S But if any provide not for his own, and especially for those of his own house, lie hatli denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel. q Prov. xxvii. fro;n verse 23 to the end....

...make. St. Paul's admonition in this case is at least as binding as any canon of our church : If any one provide not for his own, and especially for those of his own house, lie liath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidele. And I am sorry to observe, that the memories...

...of piety, may be inferred from the strong terms in which he recommended it. 'If any man,' said he, ' provide not for his own, and especially for those of his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an iufidel;' — and with good reason; for the...

...that they should do unto us; that we should love our neighbours as ourselves ; that he who provideth not for his own, and, especially, for those of his own house, hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel ; that he that will not work, should not eat; that...