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 #1 It seems hard to believe that men of the greatest abilities,
 as well as the ignorant, should render themselves fools and
 madmen, merely for the taste or excitement produced by strong
 liquors. #2|. How formidable kings are to those who provoke
 them! how much more foolish then is it to provoke the King of
 kings! #3|. To engage in quarrels is the greatest folly that can
 be. Yield, and even give up just demands, for peace' sake. #4|.
 He who labours and endures hardship in his seed-time for
 eternity, will be properly diligent as to his earthly business.
 #5|. Though many capable of giving wise counsel are silent, yet
 something may be drawn from them, which will reward those who
 obtain it. #6|. It is hard to find those that have done, and
 will do more good than they speak, or care to hear spoken of.
 #7|. A good man is not liable to uneasiness in contriving what
 he shall do, or in reflecting on what he has done, as those who
 walk in deceit. And his family fare better for his sake. #8|. If
 great men are good men, they may do much good, and prevent very
 much evil. #9|. Some can say, Through grace, we are cleaner than
 we have been; but it was the work of the Holy Spirit. #10|. See
 the various deceits men use, of which the love of money is the
 root. The Lord will not bless what is thus gotten. #11|. Parents
 should observe their children, that they may manage them
 accordingly. #12|. All our powers and faculties are from God,
 and are to be employed for him. #13|. Those that indulge
 themselves, may expect to want necessaries, which should have
 been gotten by honest labour. #14|. Men use arts to get a good
 bargain, and to buy cheap; whereas a man ought to be ashamed of
 a fraud and a lie. #15|. He that prefers true knowledge to
 riches, follows the ways of religion and happiness. If we really
 believed this truth, the word of God would be valued as it
 deserves, and the world would lose its tempting influence. #16|.
 Those ruin themselves who entangle themselves in rash
 suretiship. Also those who are in league with abandoned women.
 Place no confidence in either. #17|. Wealth gotten by fraud may
 be sweet, for the carnal mind takes pleasure in the success of
 wicked devices; but it will be bitter in the reflection. #18|.
 Especially we need advice in spiritual warfare. The word and
 Spirit of God are the best counsellors in every point. #19|.
 Those dearly buy their own praise, who put confidence in a man
 because he speaks fairly. #20|. An undutiful child will become
 very miserable. Never let him expect any peace or comfort. #21|.
 An estate suddenly raised, is often as suddenly ruined. #22|.
 Wait on the Lord, attend his pleasure, and he will protect thee.
 #23|. A bargain made by fraud will prove a losing bargain in the
 end. #24|. How can we form plans, and conduct business,
 independently of the Lord? #25|. The evasions men often use with
 their own consciences show how false and deceitful man is. #26|.
 Justice should crush the wicked, and separate them from the
 virtuous. #27|. The rational soul and conscience are as a lamp
 within us, which should be used in examining our dispositions
 and motives with the revealed will of God. #28|. Mercy and truth
 are the glories of God's throne. #29|. Both young and old have
 their advantages; and let neither despise or envy the other.
 #30|. Severe rebukes sometimes do a great deal of good. But such
 is the corruption of nature, that men are loath to be rebuked for
 their sins. If God uses severe afflictions, to purify our hearts
 and fit us for his service, we have cause to be very thankful.
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 #1 The believer, perceiving that the Lord rules every heart as
 he sees fit, like the husbandman who turns the water through his
 grounds as he pleases, seeks to have his own heart, and the
 hearts of others, directed in his faith, fear, and love. #2|. We
 are partial in judging ourselves and our actions. #3|. Many
 deceive themselves with a conceit that outward devotions will
 excuse unrighteousness. #4|. Sin is the pride, the ambition, the
 glory, the joy, and the business of wicked men. #5|. The really
 diligent employ foresight as well as labour. #6|. While men seek
 wealth by unlawful practices, they seek death. #7|. Injustice
 will return upon the sinner, and will destroy him here and for
 ever. #8|. The way of mankind by nature is froward and strange.
 #9|. It is best to shun bitter contention by pouring out the
 heart before God. For by prudence and patience, with constant
 prayer, the cross may be removed. #10|. The evil desires of a
 wicked man's heart, lead to baseness in his conduct. #11|. The
 simple may be made wise by punishments on the wicked, and by
 instructions to those who are willing to be taught. #12|. Good
 men envy not the prosperity of evil-doers; they see there is a
 curse on them. #13|. Such as oppress the poor by beating down
 wages, such as will not relieve according to their ability those
 in distress, and those in authority who neglect to do justice,
 stop their ears at the cry of the poor. But doubtless care is to
 be used in the exercise of charity. #14|. If money can conquer
 the fury of the passions, shall reason, the fear of God, and the
 command of Christ, be too weak to bridle them? #15|. There is
 true pleasure only in the practice of religion. #16|. Of all
 wanderers in the ways of sin, those are in the most dangerous
 condition who turn aside into the ways of darkness. Yet there is
 hope even for them in the all-sufficient Saviour; but let them
 flee to him without delay. #17|. A life of worldly pleasure
 brings ruin on men. #18|. The righteous is often delivered out
 of trouble, and the wicked comes in his stead, and so seems as a
 ransom for him. #19|. Unbridled passions spoil the comfort of
 all relations. #20|. The plenty obtained by prudence, industry,
 and frugality, is desirable. But the foolish misspend what they
 have upon their lusts. #21|. True repentance and faith will lead
 him that relies on the mercy of God in Christ, to follow after
 righteousness and mercy in his own conduct. #22|. Those that
 have wisdom, often do great things, even against those confident
 of their strength. #23|. It is our great concern to keep our
 souls from being entangled and disquieted. #24|. Pride and
 haughtiness make men passionate; such continually deal in wrath,
 as if it were their trade to be angry. #25,26|. Here is the
 misery of the slothful; their hands refuse to labour in an
 honest calling, by which they might get an honest livelihood;
 yet their hearts cease not to covet riches, pleasures, and
 honours, which cannot be obtained without labour. But the
 righteous and industrious have their desires satisfied. #27|.
 When holiness is pretended, but wickedness intended, that
 especially is an abomination. #28|. The doom of a false witness
 is certain. #29|. A wicked man bids defiance to the terrors of
 the law and the rebukes of Providence. But a good man asks, What
 does God require of me? #30,31|. Means are to be used, but,
 after all, our safety and salvation are only of the Lord. In our
 spiritual warfare we must arm ourselves with the whole armour of
 God; but our strength must be in the Lord, and in the power of
 his might.