upon earth is a warfare, and that the law of this warfare is, that he who does not fight as he ought, shall without doubt perish for ever.
Courage will be gained, first by distrust of self and by great trust in God, and by the firm conviction that He is within you to rescue you from danger. Whenever, then, you are assaulted by enemies, be assured, that as often as, distrusting your own power and wisdom, you turn with confidence to the Power, Wisdom, and Goodness of God, you will come off victorious in the conflict.
Your arms are resistance and violence.
CHAPTER IV.
Of Resistance and Violence, and of the Art of using them.
RESISTANCE and violence, though cumbrous and painful weapons, are nevertheless necessary for winning the victory. These arms are to be used in the following way.
When you are attacked by your corrupt will, and evil habits, which would hinder you from willing and doing what God wills, you must resist them, saying, "Yes, yes, I will do it."
With the same resistance you should oppose
