Lord’s Day 42, Chapter 2: The Grace of Contentment (2)

We cannot do without them. And therefore there is in our hearts a certain measure of desire for them, which is perfectly legitimate: for we are earthy, and have need of earthy things. We want them, expect them, look for them, and strive to acquire them in the way of God's precepts. We need bread to eat and clothing to cover us, a home to shelter us. And we need the means to obtain these. Moreover, we crave for health and strength, that we may go about and labor. We hunger for friendship and...