For then we better run to God our inward witness, when outwardly we are despised by men, and little credit is given to us.
2. Therefore should a man establish himself in such a manner in God, as to have no need of seeking many comforts from men.
When a man of good will is troubled or tempted, or afflicted with evil thoughts; then he better understands what need he hath of God, without whom he finds he can do no good.
Then also he laments; he sighs, and prays by reason of the miseries which he suffers.
Then he is weary of living longer: and wishes death to come that he may be dissolved and be with Christ.
Then also he well perceives that perfect security and full peace cannot be found in this world.
Chap. XIII.
Of resisting temptation.
1. As long as we live in this world, we cannot be without tribulation and temptation.
Hence it is written in Job: Man's life upon earth is a temptation.