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I. PRIDE IS A FRUITFUL SOURCE OF MISCHIEF IN THE CHURCH.

II. OFTEN EXHIBITS ITSELF IN REFLECTIONS UPON GOD'S MINISTERS.

1. Their motives are impugned.

2. Forbearance is regarded as weakness.

3. Delay as want of purpose.

III. MUST BE FAIRLY MET —

1. In the Spirit of Christ.

2. In dependence upon the will of God.

IV. MUST BE WISELY —

1. Discriminated.

2. Rebuked.

(J. Lyth, D. D.)

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KJV: For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in Christ, as I teach every where in every church.

WEB: Because of this I have sent Timothy to you, who is my beloved and faithful child in the Lord, who will remind you of my ways which are in Christ, even as I teach everywhere in every assembly.