Matthew Poole and continuators on Romans 8:14

14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the Sons of God.

This proves the latter part of the foregoing verse, such as by the Spirit do mortifie Sin, shall live; for they are the Sons of God; and that appears, because they are led by the Spirit of God.

He doth not say as many as live by the Spirit, but as one led by the Spirit; to shew (sayes one) that the Spirit must be the guide & ruler of our Life, as the Pilot is of the Ship, and as a Rider is of his Horse. The Phrase is borrowed (sayes another) either from those which are guided and directed as a blind man in his way; or from those, who wanting strength of their own, are borne and carryed of others: so we are both wayes led by the Spirit, for we can neither see our way, unless the Spirit directs us; nor have we strength to walk in it, unless the Spirit assist and draw us along. The Spirit leads and draws us irresistably and necessarily, and yet not violently or against our wills; though we were unwilling before, yet we are made willing afterwards; so willing, that we desire and pray to be led by the Spirit. vid. and 25.5: Psal. 143.10. Cant. 1.4.

Marginal references: Gal. 5.1[illegible: 1 letter] ▪