Bernard’s three questions are worth the asking ourselves in any enterprise. An liceat? an deceat? an expediat?—Is it lawful? may I do it and not sin? Is it becoming me a Christian? may I do it, and not wrong my profession? That work which would suit a mean man, would it become a prince? ‘Should such a man as I flee?’ Neh. 6:11, said Nehemiah nobly. Lastly, Is it expedient? may I do it, and not offend my weak brother?
—William Gurnall
