Remedy #8 and Devices“By representing to the soul the outward mercies that vain men enjoy, and the outward miseries that they are freed from, whilst they have walked in the ways of sin.”In a perfect world bad things would happen… Continue Reading
Remedy #7 and Devices “By making the soul bold to venture upon the occasions of sin” In other words Satan tempts us to flirt with sin. This is Satan tempting us to walk by the harlot’s door while assuring us… Continue Reading
Device #6 and Remedies “By persuading the soul that hte work of repentance is an easy work, and that therefore the soul need not make such a matter of sin.” It is worth repeating Brooks’ explanation of this device: “Why!… Continue Reading
Device #5 and Remedies: “To present God to the soul as one made up of all mercy.” This device is one that is fairly obvious to see in our current church climate (especially speaking of the Western world). “Go ahead… Continue Reading