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Thomas Boston was a gifted preacher, a master of the biblical languages, an astute theologian, and an enormously influential Presbyterian minister. Jonathan Edwards called him “a truly great divine,” and Joel Beeke writes that “Boston’s sermons are models of sound exegesis combined with experiential piety and admonition.” Boston’s theologically rich and deeply pastoral writings make him essential...

1. Humility is a piece of the image of God. Pride is the masterpiece of the image of the devil. Let us view him who was the express image of the Father’s person, and we shall behold him meek and lowly in heart, Matth. 11:29. None more afflicted, yet his spirit perfectly brought down to his lot, Is. 53:7. “He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth.” That is a shining piece of the divine image: for though God cannot be low in respect of his state and condition, yet he is of
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