commands each one of us to conduct ourselves according to our own
6. The final consideration we must bear in mind is that the Lord commands each one of us to conduct ourselves according to our own calling in every aspect of life. He understands the restless nature of the human mind, its tendency to be easily swayed, its inclination to hold contradictory desires, and its ambition. To prevent chaos and folly from prevailing, He has assigned specific duties to individuals based on their distinct stations in life. By defining these various roles as callings, He sets boundaries that prevent us from wandering aimlessly. This distinction is so essential that all our actions are evaluated by Him through this lens, often in a manner that differs from human reason or philosophy. Philosophers consider nothing more noble than liberating one's country from tyranny, yet the private individual who assassinates the tyrant is openly condemned by the divine judgment. However, I shall not dwell on specific examples. It is enough to understand that the foundation and starting point of right action in every circumstance is the call of the Lord. Without acting in accordance with it, one will never fulfill their duties properly. Although someone may occasionally be able to present something seemingly praiseworthy, whatever it may be in the eyes of humanity, it will be rejected before the throne of God. Moreover, there will be disharmony in the different aspects of their life. Hence, only those who direct their lives toward this purpose will have them properly ordered. Free from the impulse of recklessness, they will not venture beyond the bounds of their calling, recognizing that it is unlawful to exceed the prescribed limits. The obscure individual will not shy away from cultivating a private life, for they understand the importance of remaining steadfast in the position assigned to them by God. Likewise, in all our concerns, labors, troubles, and burdens, it will bring great solace to know that these are under the watchful care of God. The magistrate will fulfill their duty with greater willingness, and the head of a household will remain content in their rightful sphere. Each person, in their unique vocation, will bear the inconveniences, worries, restlessness, and anxieties that accompany it without complaint, knowing that God has placed these burdens upon them. This realization will also provide exquisite comfort, for in faithfully pursuing your own calling,
no task will be so lowly and insignificant that it lacks splendor and worth in the eyes of God.
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Table of Contents
Outline
Chapter I: Life of a Christian Man. Scriptural Arguments Exhorting to it.
Chapter II: A Summary of the Christian Life. Of Self-Denial.
Chapter III: Of Bearing the Cross: One Branch of Self-Denial.
Chapter IV: Of Meditating on the Future Life.
Chapter V: How to Use the Present Life, and the Comforts of It.
Indexes