SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732
THE PURITANS
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Question
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One belief of Puritan ethics is
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Success and wealth is a sign of sinfullness
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Success and wealth goes against God’s plan
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Success and wealth is a sign of saintliness
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Success and wealth does not determine saintliness or sinfulness
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Puritans believed that it was necessary to be in a covenant relationship with God in order to be redeemed from one’s sinful condition, that God had chosen to reveal salvation through preaching, and that the Holy Spirit was the energizing instrument of salvation.
Detailed explanation-2: -They felt that work was something that was done for god. Through hard work they found success and this was though to be from god. Puritans believed that hard work is the main factor in producing materials wealth and is character building and morally good.
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