What are the sins of superiors?

Westminster Larger Catechism

What are the sins of superiors?

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Question 130
Westminster Larger Catechism
Westminster Larger Catechism

Westminster Larger Catechism

What are the sins of superiors?

Questions
Question 130

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What are the sins of superiors?

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The sins of superiors are, besides the neglect of the duties required of them,[1] an inordinate seeking of themselves,[2] their own glory,[3] ease, profit, or pleasure;[4] commanding things unlawful,[5] or not in the power of inferiors to perform;[6] counseling,[7] encouraging,[8] or favoring them in that which is evil;[9] dissuading, discouraging, or discountenancing them in that which is good;[10] correcting them unduly;[11] careless exposing, or leaving them to wrong, temptation, and danger;[12] provoking them to wrath;[13] or any way dishonoring themselves, or lessening their authority, by an unjust, indiscreet, rigorous, or remiss behavior.[14]

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