Part 46

12. Every one capable of reflection, must have observed, that this is generally the state, even of devout people, whether _men_ or _women_. You may see them different from other people, as to _times_ and _places_ of prayer, but like the rest of the world in all the other parts of their lives; that is, adding _Christian_ devotion to an _Heathen_ life. I have the authority of our blessed Saviour for this remark, where he says, _Take no thought, saying, what shall we eat, or what shall we drink, or wherewithal shall we be cloathed? For after all these things do the Gentiles seek._ But if to be thus affected even with the necessary things of this life, shews that we are not of a _Christian spirit_, but an _Heathen_; surely, to enjoy the vanity of the world as they did, to be like them in the main tempers of our lives, in sensual pleasures and diversions, in the vanity of dress, the love of shew and greatness, or any other gaudy distinctions of fortune, is a much greater sign of an Heathen temper; and consequently, they who add devotion to such a life, must be said to _pray_ as _Christians_, but live as _Heathens_.