George Gillespie on magisterial and ecclesiastical power being used for edification

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... From Scripture we learn that neither hath the Magistrate any power, but for our good only [Romans 13:4], nor yet hath the Church any power, but for our edification only [Ephesians 4:12]. Law-makers therefore may not enjoin quod-libet, that which liketh them, nay nor always quod licet, that which is in itself lawful, but only quod expedit, that which is expedient and good for edifying. ...

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