Divine Grace - A Series of Instructions Arranged According to the Baltimore Catachism; An Aid to Teachers and Preachers #226247

We will, therefore, not listen to the foolish talk of those who debase the dignity of man and try to reduce him to the level of the beast, in order to abuse him for their Shame ful and sinful schemes. We will maintain our dignity, and as men and Christians remain faithful to the teaching of our cate chism, which tells us that we are created for the happiness of heaven. We will not be deceived by men without faith; we will not be robbed of our Christian inheritance; we will not be as foolish as was Esau, who sold his inheritance for a mess of pottage.