This quote is by a New England Puritan.The word “diligence” means “hard work.”What can you imply about Puritan beliefs from this statement?

“Diligence” means careful, steady effort. The statement suggests that Puritans valued reading the Bible attentively so people could understand its important teachings. It does not say that reading must be done aloud or that only ministers may read it.

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