Humility

"Does it become us to be proud, when our Master was so humble? Read the lives of the eminent saints who are gone; and see how far you come short of their gifts, and graces, and performances, and usefulness; and you will rather blush than be proud."


- Matthew Henry (1662-1714), while not being anxious to preserve his own reputation, was always careful to guard the reputation of others. He would tell his children of a man who, when he came into company with those likely to speak against the Puritans, would tell them before-hand, "Sirs, I desire you to take notice, that I am one of those you call Puritans; and therefore, if you like my company, and mean that I should stay with you, pray forbear talking evil of them, for I cannot away with it."