No constraint in religion
Beware you are not a fiery, persecuting enthusiast. Do not imagine that God has called you (just contrary to the spirit of him you style your Master) to destroy men's lives and not to save them (Luke 9:56). Never dream of forcing men into the ways of God. Think yourself, and let think. Use no constraint in matters of religion. Even those who are farthest out of the way, never compel to come in (Luke 14:23) by any other means than reason, truth, and love.
1771 text
36. Beware you are not a fiery, persecuting Enthusiast. Do not imagine that God has called you, (just contrary to the spirit of him you stile your Master) to destroy men’s lives, and not to save them. Never dream of forcing men into the ways of God. Think yourself, and let think. Use no constraint in matters of religion. Even those who are farthest out of the way, never compel to come in, by any other means, than reason, truth and love.
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Catalogue & scope
Sermon 37 in the 1771 Works. Acts 26:24.
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