Beethoven, when he had completed one of his grand musical
compositions, was accustomed to test it on an old harpsichord,
lest a more perfect instrument might flatter it or hide its
defects.
The old harpsichord on which to test our religious life, our new song,
is the market-place. A man, like muddy water, may be very peaceful
when he is quietly “settled”--not shaken up by temptation. That proves
nothing about his religious life. But if a man’s patience and peace and
principles can stand the test of business, his religion is genuine.
(297)
=Business Absorption=--See ENGROSSMENT IN BUSINESS.
=Business Acumen=--See OVERSIGHT.
=Business Brevity=--See SUCCESS INSPIRES CONFIDENCE.