John Trapp on 1 Peter 1:2

Verſe 2. Through ſanctification unto obedience] To the means as well as to the end [illegible: 1 word] ſanctification as well as to ſalvation. Some there be (ſaith Mr Philpot in an Epiſtle of his to the Congregation) that for an extream refuge in their evil doings, run to Gods election, ſaying, If I be elected I ſhall be ſaved, whatever I do.Act, and Mon[illegible: 1 letter] fol, 1663. But ſuch be great tempters of God, and abominable bl[illegible: 1 letter]ſphemers of his holy election: Theſe caſt themſelves down from the pinatle of the Temple in preſumption, that God may preſerve them by his angels thorow predeſtination. Gods election ought to be with a ſimple eye conſidered, to make us more warily walk according to his Word, and not ſet cock in the hoop, and put all on Gods back, to do wickedly at large. Thus he.