Short Compendium original: "Kort-begrijp"; a traditional term for a concise summary of religious doctrine or a "shorter catechism."

and do what they teach. Zeno A Greek philosopher and the founder of Stoicism. has his followers / and all leaders and masters have those who adhere to them. And Jesus Christ / should He have no followers? Should His Disciples not learn and observe His lessons? Should His subjects not obey Him? And His soldiers original: "krijgsknechten"; literally "war-servants" or military men. not fight for Him?

VII. It would / so it seems / be less of an evil / to throw away the textbook / and leave the School. It would be better to lay down the sword / and no longer call oneself a soldier. Why bind oneself to that which one does not wish to fulfill? Why believe one way and live another? To do so is to deny in deed what one confesses in words. It is to be the complete opposite in one's heart of what one claims with the mouth / and to be deformed and ugly on the inside under a beautiful and glorious appearance on the outside.

VIII. Oh, what many Hypocrites there are nowadays! What many Pharisees In this context, used to describe people who are overly concerned with outward religious rules while neglecting inner virtue.! What beautiful names / and ugly persons! What a beautiful face / and shameful deed! Religion is very good / but those who belong to the Religion are very little so. There are beautiful laws / beautiful principles / beautiful words / beautiful regulations / and good books; but oh, the corrupt morals! Oh, the unruly hearts! Oh, the godless people!