Shows how pragmatism, greed, idolatry (false worship, denial of the regulative principle, etc.), false unity, unscriptural toleration of error, etc., mark out the teaching and life of unfaithful ministers.
The case of the Scottish ministers (of the second Reformation), who would not bow to persecution, but did cave in to the indulgences offered by the King, is given as an example of how Satan works to stumble ministers with pragmatic considerations of ease and worldly 'success' -- anything to get them off a principled stand for the truth. Explains what kind of judgements those who are unfaithful can expect. Encouragement is also given to those who remain faithful.
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