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<p>Here is, 1. The presumption and impudence of a wicked man: He <i>hardens his face</i>—brazens it, that he may not blush—steels it, that he may not tremble when he commits the greatest crimes; he bids defiance to the terrors of the law and the checks of his own conscience, the reproofs of the word and the rebukes of Providence; he will have his way and nothing shall hinder him, <a class="bibleref" title="Isa.57.17" href="/passage/?search=Isa.57.17">Isa. 57:17</a>. 2. The caution and circumspection of a good man: <i>As for the upright</i>, he does not say, What <i>would</i> I do? What have I a mind to? and that will I have; but, What <i>should</i> I do? What does God require of me? What is duty? What is prudence? What is for edification? And so he does not force his way, but <i>direct his way</i> by a safe and certain rule.</p>
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