Of the imitation of Christ : four books . CHAPTER IV. Of Wisdoui and ForctJioiigJit in our Actions. E must not trust every sayingor suggestion,^ but warily andpatiently ponder things accord-ing to the will of God. Yet alas ; such is our weak-ness, that we often rather be-lieve and speak evil of others than good. But perfect men do not easily credit every onewho speaks to them ; for they know that humanfrailty is prone to evil,- and very subject to errorin words.^ 2. It is great wisdom not to be rash in thydoings,* nor to stand stiffly in thine ownconceits ;

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