The care of the head
It is good and acceptable to God that we should so take thought concerning whatever we have in hand as to have a clear comprehension of what we are about to do, and to plan our business before we enter upon it. And it is right that we should carefully consider from time to time what steps we are to take in it, as well as that we should prepare all things beforehand for the carrying it on in the most effectual manner. This care, termed by some the care of the head, it was by no means our Lord's design to condemn.
1771 text
It is good and acceptable to God, that we should so take thought concerning whatever we have in hand, as to have a clear comprehension of what we are about to do, and to plan our business before we enter upon it. And it is right that we should carefully consider from time to time, what steps we are to take therein; as well as that we should prepare all things before hand, for the carrying it on in the most effectual manner. This care termed by some, “The care of the head,” it was by no means our Lord’s design to condemn.
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Sermon 29 in the 1771 Works. Matthew 6:24-34.
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