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The trades-man's calling being a discourse concerning the nature, necessity, choice, &c. of a…
The trades-man's calling being a discourse concerning the nature, necessity, choice, &c. of a calling in general : and directions for the right managing of the tradesman's calling in particular / by Richard Steele ...
London: printed by J.D. for Samuel Sprint, 1684
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THE Tradesman's Calling. › Chapter 4: Concerning the right Entrance into a Calling.
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
2. Fidelity. 1. In Word. Be sure that you hate a Lie, or any thing like it. Well may a Liar be ranked among Idolaters, Whoremongers, and abominable Persons, Rev. 21. 8, 27. For as there is unspeakable Malignity, Atheism and Debauchedness of Conscience in it, so it prepares and disposes a Man to all Wickedness. It ruins all Human Conversation, by taking away that Confidence to Mens Words, which is necessary to it. And therefore fix this Resolution, to speak Truth what ever it cost you.
2. Fidelity. 1. In Word. Be sure that you hate a Lie, or any thing like it. Well may a Liar be rank'd among Idolaters, Whoremongers, and abominable Persons, Rev. 21. 8, 27. For as there is unspeakable Malignity, Atheism and Debauchedness of Conscience in it, so it prepares and disposes a Man to all Wickedness. It ruines all Human Conversation, by taking away that Confidence to Mens Words, which is necessary to it. And therefore fix this Resolution, to speak Truth what ever it cost you.
Dare to be true, nothing can need a Lie: A Fault that needs it most, grows two thereby. Mr. Herbert.
Rather hazard the Anger of Man than the Wrath of God. Veracity and Truth may mitigate the Rage you fear, but a lying Tongue will be but for a Moment; and here remember that Saying of Eli to his Sons, If a Man sin against another, the Judg shall judg him; but if a Man sin against the Lord, who shall entreat for him? 1 Sam. 2. 25. 2. Show the same good Fidelity in Deed. Resolve to be just and faithful to those that intrust you. In their Affairs, in their Secrets, in whatsoever belongs to them, show all good Fidelity,