Motives to Fix Our Thoughts on Spiritual Things (1)

Who almost makes a diligent search into and trial of his heart and ways with respect unto the procuring causes of the displeasure and judgments of God? Generally, when the tokens and evidences of them do most abound, the world is full of outrageous, provoking sins. These visibly proclaim themselves to be the causes of the "coming of the wrath of God on the children of disobedience." This is one half of chapter 5 of the Grace and Duty of Being Spiritually Minded.