A System of Practical Duties: Moral and Evangelical (1760)

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Kessinger Publishing, 2008 - Philosophy - 340 pages
""A System of Practical Duties: Moral and Evangelical"" is a book written by Thomas Stackhouse and published in 1760. The book is a comprehensive guide to living a virtuous and righteous life in accordance with Christian principles. It covers a wide range of topics, including personal morality, family life, social justice, and religious devotion. The author provides practical advice for readers on how to live a life of purpose and meaning, emphasizing the importance of personal responsibility and accountability. He also encourages readers to cultivate a deep and abiding faith in God, and to use that faith as a source of strength and guidance in all aspects of their lives. Throughout the book, Stackhouse draws on a variety of sources, including scripture, philosophy, and literature, to illustrate his points and provide examples of virtuous behavior. He also addresses some of the common challenges and temptations that people face in their daily lives, such as pride, greed, and lust, and offers guidance on how to overcome them. Overall, ""A System of Practical Duties: Moral and Evangelical"" is a timeless guide to living a virtuous and fulfilling life, and remains relevant and inspiring to readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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