Page 16 The New England Colonies Under Mercantilism Because of the difficulty of earning a living from the rocky soil found in New England, the Puritans of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and the surrounding states lived by their wits.
A sober-minded man of restraint is a man with a mind surrendered to Godâs control. God is looking for godly, mature men who will make it a life-long goal to resist the temptation of self-absorption in all the activities of life and instead begin to seek what God desires for their lives.
- Darby Bible. For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee. - Webster's Bible. for as he thinks about the cost, so he is. Eat and drink! he says to you, but his heart is not with you.