The Practical Works of the Rev. Richard Baxter: Volume XI (Biblia.com)

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The first part of Volume Eleven includes Baxter’s Treatise of Self-Denial, in which Baxter cautions readers against partiality toward worldly judgment, individual needs, and selfish concerns. As a remedy, he implores readers to learn how to live in self-denial and avoid the possessions and activities which detract from the goals of Christian living. In Obedient Patience, Baxter defines true...

pleasing of his carnal self, and so did depart from God his true felicity, and retired into himself in his estimation, affection and intention; and delivered up his reason in subjection to his sensuality, and made himself his ultimate end. With this sinful inclination are we all born into the world, so that every man according to his corrupted nature doth terminate his desires in himself; and whatever he may notionally be convinced of to the contrary, yet practically he makes his earthly life and

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