Love rejoices in the truth
But he rejoices in the truth, wherever it is found, in the truth which is according to godliness, bringing forth its proper fruit, holiness of heart and holiness of life. He rejoices to find that even those who oppose him, whether with regard to opinions or to some points of practice, are nevertheless lovers of God, and in other respects beyond reproach. He is glad to hear good of them, and to speak all he can consistently with truth and justice. Indeed, good in general is his glory and joy, wherever it is spread through the race of mankind. As a citizen of the world, he claims a share in the happiness of all its inhabitants. Because he is a man, he is not unconcerned in the welfare of any person, but enjoys whatever brings glory to God and promotes peace and good will among people.
1771 text
13. But he rejoiceth in the truth, wheresoever it is found, in the truth which is after Godliness, bringing forth its proper fruit, holiness of heart and holiness of conversation. He rejoices to find, that even those who oppose him, whether with regard to opinions or some points of practice, are nevertheless lovers of God, and in other respects unreprovable. He is glad to hear good of them, and to speak all he can consistently with truth and justice. Indeed, good in general is his glory and joy, wherever diffused through out the race of mankind. As a citizen of the world he claims a share in the happiness of all the inhabitants of it. Because he is a man, he is not unconcerned in the welfare of any man: but enjoys whatsoever brings glory to God, and promotes peace and good-will among men.
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Sermon 22 in the 1771 Works. Matthew 5:5-7.
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