An oath, sir, is an end of all strife, and it is God's ordinance.
As I understand it, laws, commands, rules and edicts are for those who have not the light which makes plain the pathway.
If you look upon the rule in Titus it is a rule to me. If you convince me that it is no rule I shall yield.
I have been guilty of wrong thinking.
Better to be cast out of the Church than to deny Christ.
Therefore, take heed how you proceed against me; for I know that for this you go about to do to me, God will ruin you and your posterity, and this whole state.