In God's timing we are 'tested'...each shall choose their path of obedience.
It is said...if any man think that he knows anything...whoever has an opinion
of himself, or is conceited with his own knowledge, and flirts with the thought
that he knows more than he does; which is always the case of those that are
elated with their knowledge, and treat others with contempt, with little regard
to their peace and edification. He knows' nothing yet as he ought to know;
if he did, he would know this, that he ought to consult the peace, comfort and
edification of his brother...and therefore whatever knowledge he may fancy he
has attained to, or whatever he may be capable of, and hereafter obtain, for
the present he must be put down for a man that knows nothing as he should do...
for he knows neither his duty to God or man...if he knew the former, he would know the latter.
It is said...if any man think that he knows anything...whoever has an opinion
of himself, or is conceited with his own knowledge, and flirts with the thought
that he knows more than he does; which is always the case of those that are
elated with their knowledge, and treat others with contempt, with little regard
to their peace and edification. He knows' nothing yet as he ought to know;
if he did, he would know this, that he ought to consult the peace, comfort and
edification of his brother...and therefore whatever knowledge he may fancy he
has attained to, or whatever he may be capable of, and hereafter obtain, for
the present he must be put down for a man that knows nothing as he should do...
for he knows neither his duty to God or man...if he knew the former, he would know the latter.
