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.
Answer: The Bible has much to say about fools. The word fool today usually means âa senseless fellow, a dullard.â The biblical definition has the added dimension of âsomeone who disregards Godâs Word.â The Bible lists many characteristics of such a person, often contrasting him with one who is wise.