The royal law
This is that royal law, that golden rule of mercy as well as justice, which even the Heathen emperor caused to be written over the gate of his palace: a rule which many believe to be naturally engraved on the mind of everyone who comes into the world. And this much is certain, that it commends itself, as soon as heard, to every man's conscience and understanding: insomuch that no man can knowingly offend against it without carrying his condemnation in his own breast.
1771 text
22. This is that royal law, that golden rule of mercy as well as justice, which even the Heathen emperor caused to be written, over the gate of his palace: a rule, which many believe to be naturally engraved on the mind of every one that comes into the world. And thus much is certain, that it commends itself, as soon as heard, to every man’s conscience and understanding: insomuch, that no man can knowingly offend against it, without carrying his condemnation in his own breast.
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Rendered in modern English, to be read and heard. Open the 1771 text under each part to check the claims and the scripture.
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Catalogue & scope
Sermon 30 in the 1771 Works. Matthew 7:1-12.
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