John Winthrop’s A Model of Christian Charity illustrates that even with obstacles blocking your path to success, you can overcome your class restrictions by being dedicated and working hard in your craft. When John Winthrop was describing how hard one should work in the new land, he states that “therefore we must not content ourselves with usual ordinary means”(Winthrop 2). Winthrop’s urge to not be content with ordinary work habits stems from his need to get away from england work habits, just like how Winthrop fled from England when they were persecuting non-conformist christians. John winthrop’s persistence to work harder than everyone else shows how hard work and dedication can lead to great success, without the hard work of John Winthrop
