Not sparing the body — Denying it many gratifications, and putting it to many inconveniences. Yet they are not of any real value before God, nor do they, upon the whole, mortify, but satisfy, the flesh. They indulge our corrupt nature, our self — will, pride, and desire of being distinguished from others.
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Colossians 2:23
23 Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and neglectingh of the body; not in any honour to the satisfying of the flesh.