the Third Week after Easter
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Daily Devotionals
Golden Treasury
When the woman saw that the tree was good for food and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to he desired to make one wise; she took of the fruit thereof and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her, and he did eat, Genesis 3:6. Every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. Then when lust has conceived, it brings forth sin. James 1:14-16.
Thus one sin always begets another. By the yes it rushes into the heart, from the heart it proceeds into the mouth, hands, and feet; from us it is transferred upon others; and thus we go on sinning and falling deeper and deeper.
Therefore we must set a strict guard over our eyes and ears, be very cautious and resist the least beginnings of sin, not making light of any; for the least spark of worldly lust being entertained and cherished, we eat of the forbidden tree standing every where before us, and thereby a great fire may be kindled. But having always our eyes fixed in all our conversation upon the presence of God in Christ, so as to walk continually in the light, and directly to quell the least inward motion of evil, they will never break forth into gross outward sins, but we shall daily grow in grace.
May the Lord enable me to practise this good lesson, and watch himself continually over my heart, eyes, lips, and all other senses and thoughts.
With my whole heart I seek thy face,
O let me never stray
From thy commands, O God of grace,
Nor tread the sinner’s way.
Thy word I hide within my heart,
To keep my conscience clean,
And be an everlasting guard
From every rising sin.
