word, but the reproofs. Myrrh is bitter to the palate, but good for the stomach. XIII. Come to the reading of the word with honest hearts. Christ speaks of the “honest heart.” Luke 8:15. What is it to read the word with an honest heart? 1. To come with a heart willing to know the whole counsel of God. A good heart would not have any truth concealed, but saith as Job: “What I see not, teach thou me.” When men pick and choose in religion, they will do some things the word enjoins them, but not others;