“And let it be your fixed purpose, by the grace of God, that though you may not be very rich, yet you will be always very just. This is the way to a quiet conscience, and a firm estate; you may then enjoy with pleasure, and leave with comfort to your posterity, whatever acquisitions a diligent hand, and a good God has offered you. To which end. 1. Let the fear of God rule in your hearts. Fear of shame may restrain men from many instances of injustice, but nothing less than the religious fear of God, will make them universally just and honest. 2. Conquer your undue love to the world. A covetous and selfish temper is the grand spring of all injustice and oppression. Men would never expose themselves to the anger of God, injure their neighbours, and hazard their reputation for a little gain, if their love to it was not excessive and criminal. 3. Learn contentment in your present state, and trust in God for futurity. His providence overrules and directs all the conditions of his creatures. He knows what things we have need of, and what would be hurtful to us, and will be sure to secure the best good to those who place their confidence in Him.”