Rom. xvi. 19.I. SIMPLE, Simplex, is sometimes taken in an ill Sense. St. Paul, for Example, would have the Romans be wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil; that is, discerning in the Choice of good, to distinguish the good from the bad Doctine; but they must avoid whatever has the Appearance of Evil, as Children, that, without much Reasoning, fly from every thing that does but seem hurtful to them. This is what he says elsewhere, Be not Children in Understanding; howbeit, in Malice be ye Children: Suffer yourselves not to be led away by Appearances, as Children are.
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