I shall only,
express my determination not to take vengeance out of the Lord's
hand in this instance. It availeth not. These are men that have the
mark of the beast in their foreheads and right hands; they are lost
beings themselves, but have no influence over others. Let them
perish in their sins; for they shall not be meddled with by me."
"How preposterously you talk, my dear friend!" said he. "These
people are your greatest enemies; they would rejoice to see you
annihilated. And, now that you have taken up the Lord's cause of
being avenged on His enemies, wherefore spare those that are
your own as well as His? Besides, you ought to consider what
great advantages would be derived to the cause of righteousness
and truth were the estate and riches of that opulent house in your
possession, rather than in that of such as oppose the truth and all
manner of holiness."
This was a portion of the consequence of following my illustrious
adviser's summary mode of procedure that had never entered into
my calculation. I disclaimed all idea of being influenced by it;
however, I cannot but say that the desire of being enabled to do
so much good, by the possession of these bad men's riches, made
some impression on my heart, and I said I would consider of the
matter.
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