What are the sins of inferiors against their superiors?
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 15:4β6)
- envying at, (Numbers 11:28β29)
- contempt of, (2 Samuel 15:1β12)
- and rebellion (Exodus 21:15)
- against, their persons (1 Samuel 10:27)
- and places, (1 Samuel 2:25)
- in their lawful counsels, (Deuteronomy 21:18β21)
- 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.