The oppression of the poor in their wages, the taking of undue advantage in trading, the incurring of debts without hope of being able to pay, and the like—these are varied forms of dishonesty, and are full of injury to others. Ours not to ask the reason, ours not to dispute about whether the deed is essential or non-essential; ours to obey right lovingly. If, indeed, the Lord be our refuge and strength, we are entitled to seek after a spirit which shall bear us above the dreads of common men. This
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