What are the sins of inferiors against their superiors?

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The sins of inferiors against their superiors are, all neglect of the duties required toward them; envying at, contempt of, and rebellion against, their persons and places, in their lawful counsels, commands, and corrections; cursing, mocking, and all such refractory and scandalous carriage, as proves a shame and dishonor to them and their government.

Proofs

  • The sins of inferiors against their superiors are, all neglect of the duties required toward them; (Matthew 15:4–6)
  • envying at, (Numbers 11:28–29)
  • contempt of, (2 Samuel 15:1–12)
  • and rebellion (Exodus 21:15)
  • against, their persons (1 Samuel 10:27)
  • and places, (1 Samuel 2:25)
  • in their lawful counsels, (Deuteronomy 21:18–21)
  • commands, and corrections; (Proverbs 30:11, 17)
  • cursing, mocking, (Proverbs 19:26)
  • and all such refractory and scandalous carriage, as proves a shame and dishonor to them and their government.