The Danger of Prosperity

Bates, William

ISBN 10: 1463506643 / ISBN 13: 9781463506643

Published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2011

About this Item

A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact (including dust cover, if applicable). The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or limited small stickers. Book may have a remainder mark or be a price cutter.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Danger of Prosperity
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1463506643
• ISBN 13: 9781463506643
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good

About this title

Synopsis

In The Danger of Prosperity, Puritan William Bates (1625-1699) insightfully teaches Christians how wealth, honor, and fame often contribute to the downfall of the unwary. He challenges his readers with the tender encouragement of a shepherd to carefully consider the ways in which the abuse of prosperity is both deadly and destructive. He provides numerous helps that Christians who enjoy God's hand of blessing can use to avoid its sinful abuse and improve it to God's glory and their eternal advantage.

This classic work has been carefully prepared for the enjoyment of a new generation of Christian readers. Previously available only as part of a "complete works" lithograph from the early 19th century, this edition has been carefully prepared by the editor of The Digital Puritan. Includes a biographical preface by James Marsh.

About the Author

William Bates (1625-1699) was a well-liked and highly esteemed Puritan pastor who played a key role in the restoration of King Charles II. Appointed a royal chaplain, he preached at St. Dunstan-in-the-West until forced out by the Great Ejection of 1662. Eventually he settled over a dissenting congregation at Hackney near London, where he spent the remainder of his life in fruitful ministry.