§ 9. Besides, whilst the heart is set on heaven, a man is under God's protection. If Satan then assault us, God is more engaged for our defence, and will doubtless stand by us, and say, _My grace is sufficient for thee_. When a man is in the way of God's blessing, he is in the less danger of sin's enticing. Amidst thy temptations, Christian reader, use much this powerful remedy; keep close with God by a _heavenly mind_; follow your business above with Christ, and you will find this a surer help than any other. _The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath._[305] Remember that _Noah was a just man, and perfect in his generation_; for he _walked with God_: And that God said to Abraham, _Walk before me, and be thou perfect_.
[Footnote 305] Proverbs xv, 24.