Puritan Wisdom

"There is no question but that it's lawful for parents to provide in a providential way for their children, and they that do not are worse than infidels.  But what is your chief provision for?  Are your thoughts more solicitous to provide portions for them, that that they should have instructions in the fear of God, an interest in Christ, grace wrought in their hearts?  You are loathe to die before you can bring your estate to its fullness so you may leave it to your children.  Are you not loathe to die before such a time as you can see some work of grace wrought in the heart of your children?  These would be your thoughts if you were spiritual!" -- Jeremiah Burroughs, A Treatise of Earthly-Mindedness, 49-50.