The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan

few of the mighty, rich, or wise, were ever of my opinion — and that
these few were fools to venture the loss of all, for who knows what!
"He also objected to the poor and despised condition of all the Pilgrims
of the past — along with their ignorance, and lack of understanding of
all the new scientific theories.
"Yes, he also berated me about a great many more things than I relate
here. He told me that it was a shame to sit convicted and mourning
under a sermon — or to be deeply concerned about eternal realities. He
also said that it was a shame to ask my neighbor to forgive my petty
faults, or to make restitution where I had stolen from any.
"He also said that religion made a man appear odd and strange to the
great people of this world — and that Pilgrims were, for the most part,
poor and lowly. To him, this was a great shame."
CHRISTIAN: "And what did you say to him?"
FAITHFUL: "Say! I was so ashamed and humiliated that I could not say
anything at first. But at last, I began to consider, that 'What is highly
valued among men, is detestable in God's sight!' Shame had told me
what is acceptable by worldly men — but he told me nothing about
what God desires and commands.
"I also thought that at the final judgment, we shall not be designated to
death or life, according to the standards of the world — but according
to the wisdom and law of the most High God. Therefore, what God says
is indeed the best — though all men in the world may disagree with
Him.
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