“The Word of God must be Read and Heard with Diligence that so you may arrive to the Knowledge that is needful for you.”
This quote is by a New England Puritan.
The word “diligence” means “hard work.”
What can you imply about Puritan beliefs from this statement?
It is important to read the Bible out loud.
Only a minister should read the Bible; no one else should do this.
A person should read the Bible carefully to receive the important information it contains.