Christian Theology - Media Sabda Org

sin has been denied by many, while its opposers, as well as those who
allow it, give the most unequivocal proofs that they are subjects of its
working. I have seen its opposers and supporters impugn and defend it
with an asperity of temper and coarseness of diction, that gave sufficient
evidence of a fallen nature; both, Jonahlike, thinking they did well to be
angry! A late writer on the subject has excelled in this way; and by his
bad tempers spoiled his works. Evil tempers are leprous spots, which
sufficiently indicate the deeply radicated contagion in the hearts of those
in whose lives they are evident.
The original infection or corruption of nature is the grand hidden
cause, source, and spring of all transgression. Iniquity is a seed that has
its growth, gradual increase, and perfection. As the various powers of the
mind are developed, so it diffuses itself, infecting every passion and
appetite through their whole extent and operation.
As a sinner is infected, so is he infectious; by his precept and example
he spreads the infernal contagion wherever he goes; joining with the
multitude to do evil, strengthening and being strengthened in the ways of
sin and death, and becoming especially a snare and a curse to his own
household.
That a sinner is abominable in the sight of God and of all good men;
that he is unfit for the society of the righteous; and that he cannot, as
such, be admitted into the kingdom of God, needs no proof. It is owing
to the universality of the evil that sinners are not expelled from society as
the most dangerous of all monsters, and obliged to live without having
any commerce with their fellow creatures. Ten lepers could associate
together, because partaking of the same infection; and civil society is
generally maintained, because composed of a leprous community.
All are born with a sinful nature; and the seeds of this evil soon
vegetate, and bring forth corresponding fruits. There has never been one
instance of an immaculate human soul since the fall of Adam. Every man
sins, and sins too after the similitude of Adam's transgression. Adam