Keep the ordinances; the directions which I have given you. The apostle being compelled to censure certain practices in the Corinthian church, is careful to manifest towards them his candor and good will by commending their general regard to his precepts-an example which all who have occasion to censure their brethren will do well to imitate. A disposition to commend in others whatever is commendable is essential in those who are called to administer reproof; and the manifestation of such a disposition tends to prepare men to receive reproof with kindness, and to be rightly affected by it.

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