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But there is an infinite mistake in this; were it that Gods servants did propound that end to themselves, and had no higher then that which other men have, they would shift as well as they; but because they have a higher end, therefore their thoughts in wisdom are drawn out about that: As St. Paul said, 1 Cor. 2. 12. We have not received the spirit of the world; we cannot shift and plot in the world; but we have received the Spirit of God, that spirit that shall order us, and dispose us to enjoy communion with God and his Angels for ever. A swine that wanders up and down, can make better shift to get ⟨p. 136⟩home to the trough, then a sheep that wanders to get home to the fold: The men of this world are indeed wiser in their generation then the children of light, but the children of light have their ends and ways, wherein their wisdom appears to be full of excellency and glory.

The wisdom of Politicians is seen in this, They will let go things that are low, and be content to be crossed in things that are mean, if their great plots may go on; so it is in all true spiritual wisdom: A gracious heart, when it looks at the enjoyment of God in the way of godliness, so be it that great plot may go on, it does not so much look at things that are under: and therefore let men know that there is a mistake in this, one day God will make it known, who are those that are wise on the earth. Surely the world did not commend Daniel for his wisdom, that he would not omit prayer one day to save his life, but had rather lose all: Would not the worldly-wise say, What a foolish thing is this, not to omit prayer one day to save a mans life, and he must open his window too; that spiritual wisdom which God gives unto his people, it is foolishness to a carnal heart; and therefore you shall have some Parents themselves, when children come to be strict in their way, will say, What, shall we have a fool of you? And one neighbour to another, when they see any have a tender conscience, who before gave himself to the pleasure of the flesh, We shall have a fool of you now: Though you count them fools, they know your way is folly. They think the matters of Religion are but niceties, and and to venture the loss of so much for such niceties, what a foolish thing is it? As Pilate wondered at