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 Firſt, Becauſe it is uſurping upon his proper right, and entrenching too far into God's divine prerogative, taking the work out of his hands; for the care of ſucceſs, and what ſhall be hereafter, is proper to God.

Secondly, It is a vain and fruitleſs thing when you have diligently uſed lawful means for any thing, to take thought for ſucceſs: "And which of you by taking thought, can add to his ſtature one cubit?" Luke xii.25. "Or make one hair white or black." Underſtand the like of all other things.

Thirdly, Every day bringeth its full employment with it, together with its croſſes and griefs, ſo we shall have enough of work for our care to do all the preſent work wholly, and to bear each preſent day’s afflictions fruitfully and patiently; therefore we have little reaſon to eat out our hearts with the thoughts of future events, and what ſhall be to morrow; for no wiſe man will clog himſelf with needleſs.

Fourthly, Inordinate care proceeds from the curled root of unbelief,