But if thou observe any thing that is blame-worthy, take heed thou commit not the same: or if thou at any time hast done it, labour to amend it out of hand.
As thine eye observeth others: so art thou also observed by others.
O how sweet and comfortable it is to see brethren fervent and devout, regular and well disciplined!
How sad a thing, and how afflicting, to see such walk disorderly, and who practise nothing of what they are called to.
How hurtful it is to neglect the intent of our vocation, and to turn our minds to things that are not our business.
6. Be mindful of the resolution thou hast taken, and set before thee the image of the crucifix.
Well mayest thou be ashamed, if thou looked upon the life of Jesus Christ, that thou hast not yet studied to conform thyself more to his pattern, although thou hast been long in the way of God.
A religious man, who exercises himself seriously and devoutly in the most holy life and passion of our Lord, shall find there abundantly all things profitable and necessary for him: nor need he seek for any thing better out of Jesus.
O if our crucified Jesus did but come into our heart, how quickly and sufficiently learned should we be!