CONCLUSION.
Application of the
Doctrine of Faith and Piety.
609. How must we apply the doctrine of faith and
piety?
We must act according to our knowledge, and keep before
our eyes the fearful judgment threatened for disobedience.
If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.
John xiii. 17.
That servant which knew his Lord's will, and prepared not himself,
neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.
Luke xii. 47.
610. What must a man do when he is conscious of any
sin?
Not only should lie immediately repent, and firmly resolve to
avoid the same sin for the future, but also strive, as far as possible, to repair
the scandal or injury that he has wrought by contrary good deeds.
Thus it was that Zaccheus the Publican acted, when he said to
the lord, Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have
taken any thing away from any one by false accusation, I restore him fourfold.
Luke xix. 8.
611. What caution do we need when we seem to ourselves to have
fulfilled any commandment?
We must then dispose our hearts according to the words of Jesus
Christ: When ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say,
We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do.
Luke xvii. 10.