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.
â¦there is a place for legitimate self-interest, to which the bible periodically appeals, only it must be balanced by a compassionate concern for the interest of others. While the Bible cautions that self-interest can devolve into the sin of selfishness and greed, biblical self-interest enables us to become well-functioning, contributing members of Godâs community.