Sermons preached

(3.) A dextrous effectual Prosecution of the End. This Prosecution imports, First, Diligence. He is a Fool, that hath a Price in his Hand, and hath not a Heart to lay it out on a good Purchase, Prov. 17. 16. But he is a wise Man, that improveth his Time and Labour to a good Purpose. A wise Man's Heart is at his right Hand, Eccles. 10. 2. Secondly, ⟨p. 155⟩This Prosecution lies in Caution and Circumspection, to keep himself from Sin. Eph. 5. 15. See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as Fools, but as Wise. Lastly, It consists in Self-denial. The wise Merchant sold all that he had for the Pearl of Price, Mat. 13. 46, 47. A wise Man doth not dally with Religion, but throughly sets himself to it.

USE. 1. Be persuaded, That serious Christianity is the true Wisdom; and the Wisdom of the World, which is only conversant about worldly Things, from a worldly Principle, to a worldly End, is Foolishness with God. This is Wisdom, which acquainteth us more with God, and leadeth us into everlasting Happiness.

USE. 1. Be perswaded, That serious Christianity is the true Wisdom; and the Wisdom of the World, which is only conversant about worldly Things, from a worldly Principle, to a worldly End, is Foolishness with God. This is Wisdom, which acquainteth us more with God, and leadeth us into everlasting Happiness.