Vers. 15-17. _Walking circumspectly._

+I. The duty recommended.+--1. _Walk circumspectly that you may keep

within the line of your duty._ Your course often lies in a medium

between two extremes. If from this course you deviate, you step into

the territory of vice. Be circumspect that you may not mistake your

duty. Be watchful that you may retain a sense of virtue and

rectitude. Be attentive that you may conform to the Spirit of God's

commands.

2. _Walk circumspectly that you may escape the snares in your

way._--Often look forward to descry your dangers. Attend to your

particular situation and condition in life. Often review your past

life, and reflect on former temptations. Be circumspect that you may

detect your enemies when they approach you in disguise. Never neglect

your duty under pretence of shunning a temptation.

3. _Walk circumspectly that you may wisely comport with the aspects

of Providence._

4. _Be circumspect that you may do every duty in its time and

place._--Attend on the daily worship of God in your families and

closets. Be kind and beneficent to the poor. Neglect not the care of

your body. Attend on the instituted ordinances of the Gospel.

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