CHAPTER IV Imitation of Christ; trans. from the Latin by the Rev. William Benham. | ||
4. CHAPTER IV
Of prudence in action
We must not trust every word of others or feeling within ourselves, but cautiously and patiently try the matter, whether it be of God. Unhappily we are so weak that we find it easier to believe and speak evil of others, rather than good. But they that are perfect, do not give ready heed to every news-bearer, for they know man's weakness that it is prone to evil and unstable in words.
2. This is great wisdom, not to be hasty in action, or stubborn in our own opinions. A part of this wisdom
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CHAPTER IV Imitation of Christ; trans. from the Latin by the Rev. William Benham. | ||