I conceive there lies a clear rule in Titus that the elder women should instruct the younger and then I must have a time wherein I must do it.

It was never in my heart to slight any man, but only that man should be kept in his place and not sit in the room of God.

But after he was pleased to reveal himself to me I did presently, like Abraham, run to Hagar. And after that he did let me see the atheism of my own heart, for which I begged of the Lord that it might not remain in my heart.

The Lord knows that I could not open scripture; he must by his prophetical office open it unto me. So after that being unsatisfied in the thing, the Lord was pleased to bring this scripture out of the Hebrews.

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.

As I understand it, laws, commands, rules and edicts are for those who have not the light which makes plain the pathway.