PREFACE

[reli]gion is not only contemplative contemplative original: "beschouwende"; referring to the intellectual or meditative side of faith that focuses on theory rather than action., but also powerfully active; and just as she has a heart, so she has hands, loving neither rest nor idleness original: "ledigheyt"; meaning laziness or a lack of purposeful activity. unless it were holy The author distinguishes between sinful laziness and "holy rest," such as the Sabbath or quiet devotion.. Seeing that which is good, she runs toward it; and opportunities to do well would sooner fail her than she would fail the opportunities. Love is like a fire that is always ready to burn if one only gives it fuel: Therefore, Christ also gives the keeping of his commandments as a mark original: "merkteeken"; a physical sign or distinguishing characteristic by which something is recognized. of the same.