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I ask you to show me through what medium I shall be able to obey God, since, from your words, with which you have proven such a thing to be possible, I have acquired a desire to be able to obey. Wied. Were I myself, O Lod., truly obedient, I would lead you by the hand to obedience. Now, it cannot be that I lead you further than I myself have attained. Lod. Nevertheless, it seems to me that I see you have attained more than I have. I therefore ask you that you at least show me the way to where you yourself have attained. Wied. This I shall gladly do, Lodewyck, so far as I am able with the guidance of God, but I fear that the difficulty and strictness may frighten you. Lod. Do not be; I hope to be prepared for all things, however difficult they may be, if only I may arrive where I desire to be. Wied. I pray God that He confirms this will of yours and leads you to the end. Therefore, so that I may come to the point: you know that the writer of the epistle to the Hebrews has written, "Without faith it is impossible to please God."
Heb. 11:6. Faith is the first way to salvation.

Lod. I know that. Wied. Thus, it is necessary above all things that you believe in God if you wish to be saved. Lod. Proceed then, Wiederick, to the other matters, for as far as faith is concerned, I have believed in God since my childhood days; also, I believe there are few (if there are any) who do not believe in God. Wiederick. That is indeed