Question 79

Should we do this by an application to some lawful calling?

Yes. Study to be quiet and to do your own business,^b

And by diligence in that calling?

Yes. Not slothful in business,^c

And by frugality?

Yes. He that gathereth in the summer is a wise^d

And by a discreet conduct?

Yes. For by understanding is a house established,^e

And to all this should we join fervent prayer?

Yes. I will for this be inquired of by the house of Israel,^f

Must we not over-reach the ignorant?

No. Let no man defraud or go beyond his brother,^h

Nor oppress the indigent?

No. We must not buy the poor for silver, and the needy for a pair of shoes,ⁱ

But should we rather relieve them?

Yes. If thy brother be waxen poor and fallen into decay, thou shalt relieve him,^j

And be forward so to do?

Yes. We must be ready to distribute, willing to communicate,^k

And be true to our trusts?

Yes. It is required in stewards that a man be found faithful,^m

And return what we have borrowed?

Yes. For the wicked borroweth and payeth not again,ⁿ

And discharge our just debts?

Yes. Owe no man any thing,^o

And make restitution where wrong has been done?

Yes. He shall restore that which he took violently away, or the thing which he hath deceitfully gotten,^p

And is such honesty the best policy?

Yes. For a little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked,^q