The reformation of covetousness Written upon the 6. chapter of Matthew, from the 19.…The reformation of couetousnesse Written vpon the 6. chapter of Mathew, from the 19.…

Secondly, a man that is too greedy to lay up much, can hardly keep a good conscience, but must needs use some unjust means.

Secondly, a man that is too greedie to lay vp much, can hardly keep a good conscience, but must needs vse some vniust meanes.

Thirdly, such are subject to the devils snare. 1. Tim. 6. 9.

Thirdly, such are subiect to the diuels snare. 1. Tim. 6. 9.

Fourthly, in persecution and times of trial, the richest will⟨p. 12⟩ hardly confess Christ, & hold out, but will be the more easily drawn from Christ, and the confession of the truth, because their minds are glued to the things of this world. Hereunto may be added the examples of many Saints, who have been contented with little, that they might serve God the better. And also Christs admonition, How hard it is for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven. Thus much of the first practise of covetousness, which is excessive seeking of goods, without all measure.

Fourthly, in persecution and times of triall, the richest will⟨p. 12⟩ hardly confesse Christ, & hold out, but will be the more easily drawne from Christ, and the confession of the truth, because their mindes are glewed to the things of this world. Heerevnto may bee added the examples of many Saints, who haue bene contented with little, that they might serue God the better. And also Christes admonition, How hard it is for a rich man to enter into the kingdome of heauen. Thus much of the first practise of couetousnesse, which is excessiue seeking of goods, without al measure.