Q128
What are the sins of inferiors against their superiors?
The sins of inferiors against their superiors are, all neglect of the duties required toward them;670 envying at,671 contempt of,672 and rebellion673 against, their persons674 and places,675 in their lawful counsels,676 commands, and corrections;677 cursing, mocking,678 and all such refractory and scandalous carriage, as proves a shame and dishonour to them and their government.679
Scripture Proofs
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Matthew 15:4-6
671
Numbers 11:28-29
672
1 Samuel 8:7Isaiah 3:5
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2 Samuel 15:1-12
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Exodus 24:15
675
1 Samuel 10:27
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1 Samuel 2:25
677
Deuteronomy 21:18-21
678
Proverbs 30:11Proverbs 30:17
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Proverbs 19:26