The North Star of True Godliness

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I. A fixed order of life.
II. A diligent watch, so that this same order might be well maintained.
III. Good and pious resistance in the struggle, against everything that is discovered by the diligent watch to be fighting against the good order of life.

The fixed order of life / which shows itself particularly in three considerations.

Chapter 1.

1. That we have our set times and hours for all things.

Chapter 2.

2. That we do the weightiest Meaning the most important or spiritually significant tasks. things first.

Chapter 3.

3. That we often test ourselves on how we conduct conduct original: quijten; to fulfill one's duty or perform a task in a specific manner. ourselves in all respects.

The good watch / which we must keep over this order / regarding which three things are to be considered.

Chapter 4.

1. That we take notice of all those things over which we must keep a special watch.

Chapter 5.

2. That we are then moreover zealous original: jaloers; in this early modern context, it implies a "godly jealousy" or a vigilant, protective guarding of one’s own soul against temptation. over our own selves.

Chapter 6.

3. That we employ a particularly good management management original: beleyt; referring to wise policy, strategy, or the skillful direction of one's actions. in this same watch.

In the struggle that we must wage against everything that might hinder us in the racecourse of godliness godliness original: godsalicheyt; a central term in Dutch Reformed spirituality referring to a life of practical piety and devotion to God. / we must also pay attention to three things.

1. What we are generally to do in the spiritual struggle, in order to maintain the victory.