If you hope for happiness in the world, hope for it from God, and not from the world.
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Further, Take heed that you faithfully perform the business you have to do in the world, from a regard to the commands of God; and not from an ambitious desire of being esteemed better than others.David Brainerd
We should always look upon ourselves as God's servants, placed in God's world, to do his work; and accordingly labour faithfully for him; not with a design to grow rich and great, but to glorify God, and do all the good we possibly can.
David Brainerd
I have a secret thought from some things I have observed, that God may perhaps design you for some singular service in the world.
David Brainerd
First, Resolve upon, and daily endeavour to practise, a life of seriousness and strict sobriety.
David Brainerd
I fear God never showed mercy to one so vile as I.
David Brainerd
I bless God for this retirement: I never was more thankful for any thing than I have been of late for the necessity I am under of self-denial in many respects.
David Brainerd
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