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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 5 › Section 1: Of Prudence in a Trade.
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This is also very creditable to Religion: What an Honour were Joseph and Daniel to their Profession? to have the mighty Pharaoh say to Joseph, Gen. 41. 39. There is none so discreet and wise as thou art: and to have Daniel for his Wisdom, preferred to Offices of greatest Trust and Honour. When a Godly Man hath all the Accomplishments that any unsanctified Person hath, and the Addition of Grace withal, it is a manifest Ornament and Advantage. And since wicked Men in Scripture are so commonly called Fools, it should ⟨p. 54⟩make all good Men study Wisdom and Prudence.
This is also very creditable to Religion: What an Honour were Joseph and Daniel to their Profession? to have the mighty Pharaoh say to Joseph, Gen. 41. 39. There is none so discreet and wise as thou art: and to have Daniel for his Wisdom, preferr'd to Offices of greatest Trust and Honour. When a Godly Man hath all the Accomplishments that any unsanctified Person hath, and the Addition of Grace withal, it is a manifest Ornament and Advantage. And since wicked Men in Scripture are so commonly called Fools, it should ⟨p. 54⟩make all good Men study Wisdom and Prudence.
Besides; this Discretion in the Affairs of your Trade, will greatly contribute to the Quiet and Comfort of your own Minds. For when you have taken the wisest Course in any Affair; if so be that the Event answer your Desires, you have Comfort both from your good Success, and also from your discreet Endeavours; and if it do not succeed, yet the Comfort of your godly Wisdom may well balance the Loss, or Disappointment that you have met with: whereas there is nothing doth more embitter our Losses and Troubles, than our own Folly that hath brought them upon us.