1. A good heart, which many may imagine they have, when they have nothing less.
2. Good intentions and purposes for time to come, which such, as were not under the power of error and untruth, would never deceive themselves withal.
3. An harmless life, without scandalous out-breakings to the reproach of Christianity, a foundation on which no wise man, led by truth, would build his salvation, or hopes of eternal happiness.
4. An outward, moral, civil and discreet carriage, which no man can blame, and wherein a heathen can outstrip many called Christians; so that it must be a poor ground to found our hopes upon; and yet many are so blinded, that they lean all their weight upon such a rotten staff.
5. Outward exercise of religious duties, wherein a Pharisee may outstrip many; and yet, O how many build all their hopes of heaven upon this sandy foundation, which none but blinded persons would do!
6. The commendation and applause of ministers and Christians, is that which many rest upon, which is a sad proof of the blindness of their hearts.
7. The way of good works and alms-deeds blindfoldeth many, and sheweth that they were never led by truth, or taught of Christ, who is the truth.
8. Some pinching grief and sorrow for sin, is another way which people, strangers to the truth, deceive themselves withal.
9. A common sort of repentance, backed with some kind of amendment and outward reformation, is a way that many rest secure in, though it lead to destruction.
10. Freedom from challenges of conscience deceiveth many.