Washed; in the original, baptized. Great attention may be paid to outward forms and ceremonies, especially when men are taught to depend on them for salvation, and yet their hearts be abominably wicked. All such dependence is vain. To be accepted of God, men must give him their hearts, and must manifest this by obeying him and doing good, as they have opportunity, to their fellow-men.

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Old Testament