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Arguments to convince
us of this duty of resignation.
1. God's supreme right over
us.
2. His righteousness in all His ways.
3. His uncontrollable
power.
4. His paternal love in sending afflictions.
It is proved
from:
(1.) His gracious design in sending them.
(2.) His effectual
support under them.
(3.) The happy issue out of them.
5. His infinite
wisdom orders all things for the best.
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Motives to persuade us
of this duty of resignation.
1. The example of Christ in his
suffereings.
2. The examples of the suffering saints in all ages.
3.
All creatures obey the will of their Creator.
4. It is our most glorious
perfection, to have our wills united to the divine will.
5. It is our
felicity quietly to resign our wills to the will of God.
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Directions how to
perform this duty of resignation.
1. Faith in the divine
providence and promises will compose the soul.
2. Let God be the supreme
object of our affections.
3. Let us moderate our valuation of things
below.
4. A prudent forecast of future evils will arm us with patience to
sustain them.
5. Serious reflections upon our guilt and desert will
suppress impatience.
6. Reflect upon blessings as well as evils.
7.
Pray frequently and fervently for this disposition.
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