Guidance & Wisdom
All perfection hath some imperfection joined to it in this life, and all our power of sight is not without some darkness.
There is naturally in every man a desire to know, but what profiteth knowledge without the fear of God?
It is vanity then to seek after, and to trust in, the riches that shall perish.
Avoid as far as thou canst the tumult of men; for talk concerning worldly things, though it be innocently undertaken, is a hindrance.
This is great wisdom, not to be hasty in action, or stubborn in our own opinions.
We must not trust every word of others or feeling within ourselves, but cautiously and patiently try the matter, whether it be of God.
Many a time I wish that I had held my peace, and had not gone amongst men.
It is Truth which we must look for in Holy Writ, not cunning of words.
Open not thine heart to every man, but deal with one who is wise and feareth God.
Nevertheless, devout conversation on spiritual things helpeth not a little to spiritual progress.
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