In no respect does this truth appear to be more remarkably verified, than in the kind of pre-requisite, which infinite wisdom hath thought proper to fix upon as necessary to the attainment of divine knowledge; which is, not what human policy would have recommended, profound learning, an acquaintance with sciences, languages, or philosophy; but a willingness εαν τις λελη to do the will of God; a temper of mind that is humble and docile, and that has been brought into subjection to the will of God, as revealed in the scriptures. What that will is, the following considerations will determine: 1. That it is the will of the Father, that the objects of salvation should honor the Son by looking to him as their propitiation. For, the work, will, and commandment of God, is, that we should believe in Christ to that end. 1 John, iii. 23. 2. That they should be set apart for the glory of God, by the dedication of soul and body to his service. “This is the will of God, even your sanctification.” 1 Thes. iv. 3. 3. That they should renounce conformity to the world, and all friendship with those who inordinately love the things that are in the world, the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eye, and the pride of life. Rom. xii. 2. 1 John, ii. 15, 16. 4. They should take up the cross, and tread in the footsteps of the blessed Jesus; following his illustrious example in doing and suffering the will of heaven with patience and resignation; in a crucifixion to the world, and an ambition for the honor and favor that cometh from God. This is called “doing the will of God from the heart,” Ephes. vi. 6, and is opposed to the doing of it, partially, insincerely, or by constraint.