_Of avoiding rash Judgment._
TURN thine eyes unto thyself, and beware thou judge not the deeds of
other men.
In judging of others a man laboureth in vain, often erreth, and easily
sinneth: but in judging and examining himself he always laboureth
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 cause dissentions 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.