...into the kingdom of heaven more readily than the Sadducee, — and that with. regard to a .man who is wise in his own conceit, there is more hope of a fool than of him. In support of the justice of this observation, we may adduce the following remarks from...

...it that our brethren may know what is going on abroad as well as at home. "Seest thou a man that is wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him." Prov. xxvi. 12. "Blessed are ye when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall...

...wounds of a friend ; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. Open rebuke' is better than secret love. Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit ? There is more hope of a fool than of him. He that hath pity on the poor, lendeth to the Lord ; that which he hath given, will he...

...rewardeth transgressors. i 11 As a dog returnelh to his vomit, eo a fool returnelh to his follv. Jfc 12 thanks at the r*me«ihrance of bis holiness. £6 For his anger auluretk than of him. / 13 The slothful man saith, There ts a lion in the way ; a lion is in the streets. 14...

...censure or to praise— which spurns advice, and is impatient of control'* Seest thou a man who is wise in his own conceit ? There is more hope of a fool than of him." He who, from natural dulness, is insensible to praise or blame, will never rise to eminence...

...sensible persons : and, in youth, to blast the prospects of future improvement and usefulness.—" Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit; there is more hope of a fool than of him." In relating what has happened, omit every circumstance that is not material. Neither...

...of a friend ; but the kissea of an enemy are deceitful. Open rebuke is better than secret love. 7. Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit ? There is more hope of a fool than of him. 8. He that is alow to anger, is better than the mighty ; and he that rulet.h his spirit,...

...wounds of a friend ; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. Open rebuke, is better than secret love. Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit ? There is more hope of a fpo), than of him. He that is slow to anger, is better than the mighty ; and he that ruleth his spirit,...

...Scriptures ? The text gives the answer. If that is not sufficient, they add with still more pungency, " Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit ? There is more hope of a fool than of him.'' The only argument, which can be alledged in the case, is that with which enthusiasts...

...road, he travels on gaily, and there is little hope of his turning back, or discovering his error. " Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit, there is more hope of a fool than of him." False reasonings keep fast hold. Reason is indeed the idol which is set up against God...