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Inclination

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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is the propensity of the mind to any particular object or action; a kind of bias by which it is carried towards certain actions previous to the exercise of thought and reasoning about the nature and consequences of them. Inclinations are of two kinds, natural or acquired.

1. Natural are such as we often see in children, who from their earliest years differ in their tempers and dispositions. Of one we may say he is naturally revengeful; of another, that he is patient and forgiving.

2. Acquired inclinations are such as are super induced by custom, which are called habits, and these are either good or evil. (See HABIT); (See WILL).

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Inclination'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​i/inclination.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
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