They believed that the Holy Spirit is constantly active in restraining evil and promoting good throughout society. Included in good works is every aspect of labour and research. Every lawful calling is to be pursued with biblical principles as a guide. The important principle is that the Puritans worked from the inside out, that is from the Church out into the world. However it is possible to become so engrossed in our secular calling with all its exacting requirements that we lose the balance of Church and family.
Balance is essential.
The Puritans exemplified this balance. Sermons were preached on themes such as universal care about detail in work which included the need for absolute trustworthiness, reliability and honesty in fulfilling contracts or agreements. The Puritans were strict in opposing corruption and nepotism in business life. Almost all the Puritans preached consecutive expository sermons and so covered every subject in the Bible. But they were prepared to break with this method whenever it was necessary.