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I. ITS NATURE. Freedom —

1. As far as possible from personal obligation.

2. In the declaration of Divine truth.

3. In the conscientious discharge of duty.

II. ITS USE. In the service of all —

1. By patient toil.

2. By forbearance.

3. By Christian compliances.

III. ITS MOTIVE.

1. Christ's honour.

2. In the gain of souls.

(J. Lyth, D. D.)

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KJV: For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me.

WEB: For if I do this of my own will, I have a reward. But if not of my own will, I have a stewardship entrusted to me.