2. If one that is once or twice warned will not give over, contend not with him; but commit all to God, that his will may be done, and his name honored in all his servants, who well knoweth how to turn evil into good. Study to be patient in bearing with the defects and infirmities of others, of what sort soever they be: for that thou thyself also hast many, which must be suffered by others. If thou canst not make thyself such a one as thou wouldst, how canst thou expect to have another in all things to thy liking? We would willingly have others perfect, and yet we amend not our own faults. We would have others exactly corrected, and will not be corrected ourselves. The liberty of others displeaseth us, and yet we will not have our desires denied. Thus it appears how seldom we weigh our neighbors in the same balance with ourselves. 3. If all men were perfect, what should we have to suffer of our neighbor for God? But now God hath thus ordained it, that we may learn to bear one another’s burdens; for no man is without fault; no man but hath his burden; no man is self-sufficient; no man has wisdom enough for himself; but we ought to bear with one another, comfort, help, instruct, and admonish one another. Occasions of adversity best discover how great virtue each one hath: For occasions make not a man frail, but show what he is OF AVOIDING RASH JUDGMENT. Turn thine eyes unto thyself, and beware thou judge not the deeds of other men. In judging others a man laboreth in vain, often erreth, and easily sinneth; but in judging and examining himself, he always laboreth fruitfully. We often judge of things according as we fancy them: for affection bereaves us easily of a right judgment. If God were always our desire, we should not be so much troubled when our inclinations are opposed. 2. But oftentimes something lurks within, which draweth us after it. Many secretly seek themselves in their actions, but know it not. They live in peace of mind when things are done according to their will: but if things succeed otherwise than they desire, they are straightway troubled. Diversity of inclinations and opinions often causes dissensions between religious persons, between friends and countrymen. 3. An old custom is hardly broken, and no man is willing to be led farther than himself can see. If thou dost more rely upon thine own reason, than upon Jesus Christ, late, if ever, shalt thou become illuminated. OF WORKS DONE OUT OF CHARITY. The outward work, without charity, profiteth nothing; but whatsoever is done out of charity, be it ever so little and contemptible in the sight of the world, is wholly fruitful. For God weigheth more with how much love one worketh, than how much he doeth. He doth much that loveth much. 2. He doth much that doth a thing well. He doth well that serveth his neighbor, and not his own will.