they changed the true God for an idol, and adored and served the creature more than the creator, who is blessed for ever.

'Tis true, you bear the name of a Jew, you depend upon the law, and boast of your worship:

an instructer of the ignorant, a teacher to the weak, because you have a clear view of the true meaning of the law.

the faithfulness of God of no effect? by no means; yea, let God be acknowledged to be true, tho' men should be all deceivers; as it is written, " that you might be justified in your sayings, and might overcome when you are judged."

for I bear them witness, that they have a zeal for God, but not guided by true knowledge.

'tis true, faith comes by preaching, and preaching is by the divine appointment.