5. How, then, shall we act, being but ignorant dwellers set amongst these fresh tares in the old-standing harvest field? S. Matt. xiii. 25. If we are silent, we shall seem to be giving way; and if we contend against them, there is the fear that we too shall be held to be carnal. For it is written of matters of this sort, which beget strife: “The servant of the Lord must not strive, but be gentle unto all, apt to teach, patient, with moderation instructing those that oppose themselves.” 2 Tim ii. 24, 25. And in another place: “If any man is contentious, we have no such custom, neither the Church of God.” 1 Cor. xi. 16. For this reason it was our intention to write somewhat, in order that our writings might without any din answer the impiety of heretics on our behalf.